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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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