2d ago
Senior Propulsion Development Engineer
San Francisco
$150k-$225k / year
full-timesenioraerospace
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll lead hardware testing for a turboelectric adaptive jet engine at an aerospace startup. Your work directly impacts flight qualification and vehicle integration. You'll embody the test-like-you-fly philosophy.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Create test plans, objectives, and operational ranges
- Define instrumentation placement and understand measurement limitations
- Analyze data to characterize hardware behavior and performance
- Diagnose hardware/software problems and perform corrective actions
๐ Requirements
- 5+ years hands-on experience with propulsion systems
- Experience with hazardous environments (flammables, high voltage)
- Knowledge of fluid systems and instrumentation hardware
- Skilled in engine cycle modeling tools (GasTurb, NPSS)
โจ Nice to Have
- Familiarity with data acquisition and control systems
- Scripting skills in Python or Matlab
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ฅ Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance
- ๐ฐ 401(k) program and transparent stock option plan
- ๐๏ธ Self-managed flexible time-off policy
- ๐ข Flexible work environment
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Phone Screenยท 30 min
- 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
- 3On-site Interviewยท Full day
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