Propulsion Systems Lead

7 days ago


Manassas, Virginia, United States Aurora Flight Sciences Full time

Job Summary

Aurora Flight Sciences is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Propulsion Engineer to lead the development of advanced propulsion systems for our autonomous aircraft.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop propulsion systems for autonomous aircraft, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.
  • Lead cross-functional teams to integrate propulsion systems with aircraft airframes, fuel systems, and power generation systems.
  • Develop and implement propulsion system test plans, setup, and execution.
  • Collaborate with engineers to design and develop electric and hybrid-electric propulsion systems.
  • Conduct system safety assessments, failure hazard analysis, and certification and test plans.
  • Develop system architectures and performance analysis experience.
  • Define, design, and develop system component requirements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering (or related STEM discipline).
  • 7+ years of relevant industry experience (or equivalent combination of technical education and experience).
  • Demonstrated expertise in aerospace propulsion systems.
  • Excellent written and communication skills.
  • Must be a US Person.
  • Candidates should expect to travel up to 20% of their time.

Preferred Requirements

  • Demonstrable leadership experience on a cross-functional team.
  • Experience with engine-airframe integration, fuel systems, and power generation systems.
  • Experience leading aerospace propulsion system development, from conceptual design through production.
  • Experience with business capture and early concept development for commercial, government, and military propulsion systems.
  • Systems engineering experience with powerplant design.
  • System architectures design and performance analysis experience.
  • System component requirements definition, design, and development experience.
  • Experience with electric and hybrid-electric propulsion systems.
  • Experience with propulsion system test planning, setup, and execution.
  • Experience using CAD systems (CATIA preferred).

Physical Requirements

  • Must be able to lift up to 22lbs.

Salary Range

Minimum Range: $83,000.00 to $148,000.00

Maximum Range: $101,000.00 to $179,000.00



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