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