Senior Propulsion Engineer, Air Vehicles (Air Breathing Engine Integration)

Highlights

• Lead integration of jet engines on Group 5 unmanned air vehicles.
• Own full lifecycle from concept generation through flight test.
• Shape inlets and exhausts for contested, high-performance missions.

What they offer

• Highly competitive equity grants
• Comprehensive benefits at little to no cost to employees

Ideal candidate

Hands-on propulsion leader passionate about fielding resilient UAVs fast. Thrives owning hardware end-to-end, partnering with vendors, and testing in the field for contested environments.

Requirements

• 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 including machining, sheet metal, composites, 3D printing and injection molding
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance