Propulsion Engineer, Engine Cooling & Air Systems

About the role

The Propulsion Engineer on Engine Cooling & Air Systems at Boom is part of a small, high-performance propulsion engineering team responsible for building one of the most ambitious hardware companies of this century. You'll be part of inventing a new 21st century engine manufacturer from the ground up, one that is built on modern tooling and a bias toward action.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the Secondary Air Systems engineering for the Superpower gas turbine engine
• Be responsible for the engine thermal management systems for secondary flows
• Provide inputs to a whole engine model, evaluate results, and recommend improvements
• Develop and integrate toolchains and processes, including multi-disciplinary workflows and automation that fully integrate engine and propulsion analyses with airframe development
• Bring a big picture view of Superpower as a total system and be responsible for helping to integrate the needs of multiple disciplines such as aero, thermal, structure, and durability in the engine
• Get involved in all aspects of the Superpower engine development, including fabrication and testing

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
• Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages
• Drive to develop an expertise in engine secondary air systems engineering working on a turbofan architecture
• Background in developing design tools, methods or processes
• Testing and data-reduction experience
• Willingness to both speak and listen, to give opinions and receive opinions, to consider all the data and be part of building the team consensus to move forward

Qualifications

• Component or module ownership experience in a turbomachinery program or product
• Experience in whole engine model creation and execution
• Experience in correlating engine test data to calibrate heat transfer models for whole engine modeling
• In-depth knowledge of different seal configurations applicable to modern turbofan or gas turbine engine architectures
• Experience with secondary air systems architecture and past development programs for in-service turbomachinery
• Prior experience working with engine cycle analysis tools such as NPSS or PyCycle
• Supersonic jet engine design experience
• Part 33 commercial certification experience
• Experience with Axstream or ADS turbomachinery software
• A strong desire to avoid bureaucracy and move fast in a dynamic environment

Benefits

Actual compensation will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Boom’s total rewards package. Other elements may include long-term incentives/equity, flexible PTO, and a suite of progressive benefits designed to support our employees’ well-being and growth.

Schedule

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

Pay

• P2 Level - Typically 0 - 5 years of experience - Base salary range: $85,000 – $105,000
• P3 Level - Typically 5 - 10 years of experience - Base salary range: $105,000 – $130,000
• P4 Level - Typically 10 - 15 years of experience - Base salary range: $130,000 – $170,000

ITAR Requirement

To conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations (ITAR and EAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.