Sr. Specialist, Hypersonic Propulsion Engineer
Core
Lead test planning, equipment integration, and data analysis for ground and flight tests of hypersonic propulsion systems.
Role type
Senior Specialist, Hypersonic Propulsion Engineer (Test & Integration)
Builds
Hypersonic propulsion test articles, ground and flight test campaigns
Domain
Defense, Aerospace, Hypersonics
Required skills
Test planning, test equipment integration, test data management, test report generation, safety compliance, test facility requirements, component assembly oversight, technical mentoring
Preferred skills
Thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, hypersonics, high-speed propulsion systems, systems integration, test instrumentation, data acquisition, project leadership
Technologies
Test instrumentation, data acquisition systems, engine test facilities
Responsibilities
Lead and carry out test planning and capture test objectives, integrate and manage special test equipment and instrumentation, oversee test data management and analysis, lead Test Readiness Reviews, develop test facility requirements, oversee component and engine assembly and teardown, provide on-site customer technical support for engine ground-test and system flight-test activities, manage complex projects and coordinate testing with engineering stakeholders, guide and mentor less experienced team members
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities