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Lead Propulsion Component Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
$138,550-$187,450 / year
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💼 About This Role
You'll own the development of flight-critical propulsion components from concept through flight qualification at a high-speed aircraft manufacturer. You'll directly design and deliver hardware while leading a small team through rapid build–test–iterate cycles.
🎯 What You'll Do
- Own propulsion components from concept through flight qualification
- Design for extreme environments including high temperature and pressure
- Drive trade studies across performance, manufacturability, and testability
- Lead rapid build–test–iterate cycles and mentor a team of 2–5 engineers
📋 Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- 7+ years of experience developing mechanical or propulsion hardware
- Demonstrated ownership of hardware from concept through test or production
- Strong fundamentals in fluids, thermodynamics, mechanics, and materials
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