22h ago

Propulsion Performance Engineer

San Luis Obispo

$110k-$150k / year

full-timeaerospace

๐Ÿ›  Tech Stack

๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll own the engine cycle model, validate test data, and develop new cycles from scratch. You'll collaborate daily with aerodynamic, structural, and mechanical designers to improve high-performance turbine engines and enable scalable manufacturing at a fast-paced defense startup.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Improve cycle model in NPSS and develop new cycle models
  • Create analytical tools for basic performance analysis
  • Develop test procedures to determine component performance
  • Analyze test data with simulation tools

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • BS in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
  • 1+ years of experience using NPSS
  • 1+ years of relevant professional experience
  • Fundamental knowledge in engine design, aerodynamics, and thermodynamics

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Proficiency with Python
  • Developed compression and/or turbine system maps
  • Proficiency in NX for product design

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿฅ Health insurance
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Retirement plans
  • ๐Ÿš€ Equity grants
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Professional development opportunities

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Full application reviewยท 1 week
  2. 2Technical interviewยท 1 hour
  3. 3On-site interviewยท 1 day
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