This role partners closely with propulsion engineers and technicians to coordinate development activities across engine hardware, fuel systems, fluid systems, test campaigns, and integration with the aircraft.

You will work alongside the propulsion engineering team and applicable suppliers to ensure technical work progresses in alignment with vehicle-level milestones, schedules, and program objectives.

The ideal candidate has an engineering background but thrives in bringing teams together, removing obstacles, and staying hands-on when necessary to ensure success.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with propulsion engineers and Responsible Engineers (REs) to plan and execute propulsion development activities across engine hardware, subsystems, and testing.

• Drive propulsion program schedules and ensure alignment with vehicle-level milestones and flight readiness objectives.

• Coordinate work across propulsion, design, fluids, controls, airframe, manufacturing, supply chain, and flight test teams.

• Track technical progress, identify risks, and drive mitigation plans to maintain schedule and performance targets.

• Manage propulsion-related suppliers and external partners, including schedule tracking, technical coordination, and delivery performance.

• Translate complex technical work into clear program status, risks, and actions for leadership and stakeholders.

• Facilitate technical reviews, program checkpoints, and cross-team integration discussions.

• Support propulsion test campaigns and development programs by coordinating resources, schedules, and deliverables.

• Drive accountability and measurable outcomes while maintaining strong collaboration with engineering teams.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field.

• 7+ years of experience in technical program management or engineering leadership in aerospace or complex hardware development environments.

• Experience coordinating cross-functional engineering teams to deliver complex technical systems.

• Strong understanding of engineering development cycles, hardware testing, and system integration.

• Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, technical risks, and program execution in fast-paced environments.

• Experience working with suppliers and managing external development partners.

• Strong communication skills and ability to translate technical work into program-level execution plans.

• U.S. Citizenship or ability to comply with ITAR requirements.

Preferred qualifications:

• Prior experience working directly with propulsion systems, fluid systems, or aerospace hardware development programs.

• Background supporting test-driven development programs, including hardware build, integration, and flight testing.

• Experience with UAV, tactical aircraft, or propulsion system development programs.

• Familiarity with program management tools such as JIRA, Smartsheet, or similar planning tools.

• Demonstrated ability to operate in high-ownership, hardware-centric engineering environments.

• Advanced degree in engineering (M.S.) is a plus.

Salary: $150,000 - $220,000 a year

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This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured lab setting , assembling, soldering, wiring, organizing, troubleshooting, and ensuring engineers have everything they need to move quickly. You will work side-by-side with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to build, support, and maintain prototype avionics hardware in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Responsibilities:

• Support lab setup, layout, organization, and ongoing infrastructure improvements
• Manage equipment procurement, part ordering, and inventory for the avionics lab
• Maintain calibration, traceability, and documentation for lab equipment
• Assemble, modify, and deploy prototype PCBAs and avionics modules
• Perform moderate PCB rework and fine-pitch soldering under microscope
• Rework and modify boards to support engineering iteration
• Build and modify wire harnesses and cable assemblies as needed
• Support environmental testing (temperature, vibration, altitude, humidity) including instrumentation and setup
• Operate oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, logic analyzers, and environmental chambers
• Maintain detailed documentation of builds, lab procedures, and hardware modifications
• Assist engineers in debugging and validating hardware in a structured, repeatable manner
• Help establish and maintain lab best practices, organization standards, and safe operating procedures

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in an electrical hardware development or R&D lab
• Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and layouts
• Experience operating lab equipment (oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, environmental chambers, etc.)
• Experience with PCB rework and component-level soldering
• Comfortable disassembling and reassembling electronic assemblies
• Experience working within a PLM system (Arena, Agile, or equivalent)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and support multiple engineers simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience building and modifying wire harnesses and cable assemblies
• Familiarity with PCB layout tools such as Altium (or similar)
• Experience maintaining lab inventory and calibration systems
• Familiarity with avionics, UAVs, or aerospace hardware
• Comfort using mechanical shop tools and basic fabrication equipment
• Experience supporting prototype manufacturing environments

$28 - $42 an hour

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