Senior Propulsion Engineer, Secondary Air Systems

Role Overview

As part of the Propulsion Team, you will:

• Lead the Secondary Air Systems engineering for the Symphony turbofan engine
• Take ownership of the engine thermal management systems for secondary flows
• Provide inputs to a whole engine model, evaluate results, and recommend improvements
• Take on the big picture view of Symphony 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
• Develop and integrate toolchains and processes, including multi-disciplinary workflows and automation that fully integrate engine and propulsion analyses with airframe development

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
• Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages
• Significant experience as an engine secondary air systems engineer working on a turbofan architecture
• Demonstrated experience in developing whole engine 1D flow networks for gas turbines in software such as Altair/GE Flow Simulator, thermal desktop, etc.
• Experience in leading 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 architectures
• Ability to clearly think through and communicate coupled engine and aircraft system level interactions
• Ability to navigate through CAD to support module integration efforts in the engine
• 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

What Will Set You Apart

• Component or module ownership experience in a turbomachinery program or product
• 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 secondary air systems architecture and past development programs for in-service turbomachinery
• Experience with engine cycle analysis tools such as NPSS or PyCycle
• Experience with Axstream or ADS turbomachinery software
• A strong desire to avoid bureaucracy and move fast in a dynamic environment

Compensation

• P3 Level - Typically 5 - 10 years of experience - Base salary range: $107,000 – $135,000
• P4 Level - Typically 10 - 15 years of experience - Base salary range: $133,000 – $169,000
• P5 Level - Typically 15 + years of experience - Base salary range: $160,000 – $203,000

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.