Propulsion system integration jobs

Staff Engineer, Aircraft Configuration Design (R5830)

f7d8749a-72d6-407c-bf98-292ea630c73a · Posted Sep 24, 2026

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San Diego, California, United States
Full-time · Senior
7+ years

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Staff Engineer, Aircraft Configuration Design (R5830)

f7d8749a-72d6-407c-bf98-292ea630c73a · Posted Sep 24, 2026

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San Diego, California, United States
Full-time · Senior
7+ years

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Manager, Propulsion

f7d8749a-72d6-407c-bf98-292ea630c73a · Posted Oct 14, 2026

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Seattle, Washington, United States
Full-time · Manager
7–10 years

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Lead propulsion test development and execution for the X‑BAT vehicle, overseeing test infrastructure, engine testing, subsystem validation, and flight test support.

Compensation

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Responsibilities

Lead propulsion test planning and execution from component‑level development through flight readiness
Oversee the design, analysis, and construction of propulsion test stands, fixtures, instrumentation systems, and safety systems
Support propulsion REs in defining test objectives, instrumentation strategies, and data analysis methodologies
Guide teams through propulsion thermodynamic analysis, transient characterization, thermal performance evaluation, and operability validation
Drive root cause investigations and rapid troubleshooting efforts during testing activities

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
Nice to have: Python
Nice to have: REFPROP
Nice to have: GFSSP
Nice to have: ANSYS

Skills

thermodynamics fluid mechanics heat transfer

Propulsion Systems Subject Matter Expert

Northrop Grumman · Posted Nov 9, 2026

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Melbourne, Florida, United States
On-site
Full-time · Manager
$89K–$134K per year
5+ years

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Lead propulsion system design, implementation, and technical data management for a major aerospace platform.

Compensation

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

Responsibilities

Serve as propulsion systems subject matter expert and technical authority
Lead and critically review propulsion system design, performance analyses, and trade studies
Conduct propulsion system implementation design reviews
Perform detailed supplier data reviews
Review maintenance task analyses and related products

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Masters degree
Nice to have: military aircraft propulsion
Nice to have: backshop maintenance
Nice to have: flightline propulsion maintenance

Skills

propulsion system integration technical data management interactive electronic technical manuals propulsion performance modeling digital engineering tools

Senior Engineer - Propulsion System

EDGE Group PJSC · Posted Nov 4, 2026

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Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Senior
8+ years

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Lead propulsion system design, selection, integration, and optimization for UAV platforms.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain propulsion performance models, including thrust, power, fuel consumption, altitude, and endurance estimates
Lead propulsion system design, selection, integration, and optimization for UAV platforms
Define engine, propeller, fuel system, intake, exhaust, cooling, and mounting requirements based on platform performance needs
Plan and oversee engine testing, including bench tests, ground runs, environmental testing, and qualification activities
Analyze test and flight data, investigate performance issues, and recommend corrective actions

Requirements

Bachelor's in Aerospace Engineering
Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
Master's in related field
Nice to have: cross-functional design leadership
Nice to have: continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

propulsion system design propulsion system selection propulsion system integration propulsion system optimization