ABOUT THE TEAMThe Air Dominance & Strike Propulsion Integration team is responsible for designing and integrating advanced hardware for Group 5 air vehicles and across missile platforms. Air Dominance & Strike Propulsion Engineers own the full development lifecycle, from concept generation, to integration and flight test, ensuring high-performance, resilient, and scalable mechanical systems that meet the demands of complex, contested environments.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Serve as a lead or key contributor in the selection, architecting, and integration of aircraft engines, engine components, and engine controls on unmanned air vehicles (UAVs).
- Design, fabricate, and test prototype components and control systems.
- Plan, instrument, and execute tests of aircraft propulsion systems.
- Coordinate with engine vendors, develop strategic partnerships, and manage development projects.
- Lead or support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed.
- Critical member of team supporting CAD design for inlet / exhaust shaping, surfaces and structures.
- Travel to test sites as needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering.
- 8+ years of propulsion engineering experience on air vehicles (manned or unmanned).
- Experience with jet engines in the 250-20,000 lbf thrust class.
- Strong understanding of jet engine fundamentals and thermodynamic cycles.
- Proven experience designing complex mechanical parts, structural components, and surface lofts (using 3D CAD).
- Exposure to testing of engines or powertrain components.
- Familiar with manufacturing methods (machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing, injection molding, etc.).
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in NX / Teamcenter, Python, MATLAB, IADs.
- Hands-on experience with jet engine testing including test practices, instrumentation, and data processing.
- Previous work experience at a jet engine OEM or supplier, with a deep understanding of engine performance trade-offs.
- Knowledge and experience working with FADEC, Engine Management Systems (EMS), or equivalent aircraft engine control systems.
- Experience procuring parts and working in a machine shop. Working knowledge of machine safety and shop safety protocols.
- Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.