Senior Staff Engineer, Aero-Propulsion Engineer

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead aero-propulsion system design and optimization for aircraft platforms
• Optimize propulsion integration with airframe and mission requirements
• Drive aircraft inlet and nozzle design using a range of approaches from first-order to complex CFD and test
• Integrate propulsion models into aircraft performance estimation tools
• Define propulsion system architecture, including engine selection, thrust vectoring system design, and power management strategies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with airframe, controls, electrical, and systems engineering teams to ensure seamless propulsion integration.
• Work closely with suppliers and partners to evaluate and select propulsion system components.
• Drive testing and validation, including wind tunnel, ground, and flight tests, to refine propulsion performance and reliability.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on propulsion-related initiatives.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of industry experience
• 5+ years of experience in aero-propulsion system design, integration, and testing
• Expertise in inlet and nozzle design for air-breathing engines
• Experience with ground and flight testing of propulsion systems
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Background in external aerodynamics
• Experience working in a fast-paced startup or R&D environment.