Lead Propulsion Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform fluid component or system sizing analysis. Determine and develop components or hardware that meet system requirements, including fluidic passage sizing, material selection, and interfaces.
• Design clean-sheet CAD models and drawings to manufacture both tooling and flight hardware.
• Perform component-level structural and thermal analysis to validate component design.
• Generate development and production manufacturing methodologies and lead initial development builds.
• Design range of pressurized and unpressurized structures, and highly complex, integrated component assemblies.
• Perform combined loads analysis to determine component and interface loads.
• Responsible for development and/or qualification tests through component or engine lifecycle.
• Trade hardware implementation and/or system architecture options.
• Implement learnings from builds into design upgrades, incorporating production feedback.
• Translate system schematics into fleshed out 3D models in CAD, considering manufacturing, integration, test, and operational constraints.
• Mentor other engineers on the team. 

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4+ years of industry experience in a design or development role.
• B.S. In a relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university. 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 6+ years of industry experience in a role designing and developing complex integrated hardware assemblies.
• Ability to quickly apply first-order principles to predict and interpret system behavior.
• Strong understanding of compressible and incompressible flow fundamentals.
• Proficient with CAD software such as NX, Catia, or Creo.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T per ASME Y14.5.
• Proficient with FEA tools such as ANSYS and FEMAP.
• Hands-on end-to-end project experience building complex components and/or assemblies.
• Ability to assess technical requirements from component owners, stage systems engineers, and other domains.
• Ability to drive multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced engineering environment with limited guidance.
• Experience developing automated workflows and processes to improve team efficiency and product throughput. 

WHAT WE LOOK FOR:

• Critical thinking:  ABL engineers understand the “why” behind all design decisions, operational events, and test outcomes.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity: ABL engineers must be comfortable defining their own pathway to an objective.
• End-to end ownership: projects are delivered fully complete and ready for flight.
• Cross-domain ownership: ABL engineers are well-informed on how their product fits into larger systems and understand how those systems work.
• Cross-team communication: ABL engineers offer transparency into their project designs and timelines, and proactively gather inputs and communicate decisions across domains. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENTS:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to life 50 pounds with reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to use a computer to complete assignments.
• Ability to communicate with individuals and groups in person, by phone and telepresence.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will typically work in an office environment.