Senior Engineer Propulsion - Engine Performance
f7d8749a-72d6-407c-bf98-292ea630c73a · Posted Sep 21, 2026
- Dallas, Texas, United States
- Full-time · Senior
- 5+ years
Seeking a Propulsion Performance Engineer to own engine calibration and performance for reciprocating engines that power the V-BAT platform, driving test plans and ECU tuning from bench through flight test.
Compensation
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Equity
Responsibilities
- Support the engine calibration strategy by defining test plans, calibration methodology, and acceptance criteria across dynamometer, bench, and flight test campaigns.
- Perform ECU configuration and tuning (including fuel mapping, ignition timing, and injector phasing) to optimize engine performance, fuel efficiency, and reliability across the operating envelope.
- Analyze and deliver torque, power, and fuel consumption results, identifying calibration or hardware improvement opportunities and driving corrective action.
- Lead troubleshooting and root-cause investigations for engine testing for the development team and production teams.
- Reduce and interpret test and flight data to validate performance against requirements, closing gaps between design intent and measured behavior.
Requirements
- Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
- Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering
- Related engineering discipline
- Nice to have: Air-cooled engines
- Nice to have: Aviation two-stroke engines