As a Chief Engineer - Propulsion Integration, you will be a critical member of the team for selection and integration of aircraft engines, engine components, and fuel systems on unmanned air vehicles.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design, fabricate, and test prototype components and control systems
• Plan, instrument, and execute tests of aircraft propulsion systems
• Coordinate with engine vendors, develop strategic partnerships, and manage development projects
• Support critical hardware demonstrations with customers as needed

Required qualifications include 8+ years of propulsion engineering experience on air vehicles, professional experience with jet engines in the 1,000-20,000 lb thrust class, and knowledge of jet engine fundamentals.

Preferred qualifications include experience in NX/Teamcenter, hands-on experience with jet engine testing, and knowledge and experience working with Engine Management Systems (EMS).

The salary range for this role is $254,000-$336,000 USD per year, and highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full-time offers.

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Our team owns the engine from start to finish, requiring technicians with a high level of expertise, attention to detail, and a strong problem-solving mindset.

We are particularly looking for candidates with an A&P license, prior experience working with aircraft engines, and a background in aerospace companies or military aviation maintenance. If you are a self-starter, high-energy technician who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct engine assembly, disassembly, and integration for UAV propulsion systems.
• Perform pre-flight and post-flight inspections, ensuring all propulsion systems meet operational standards.
• Operate test cells for engine validation, tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and performance issues related to propulsion systems.
• Work closely with engineers and flight test teams to ensure system readiness.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, inspections, and modifications.
• Follow strict safety protocols and standard operating procedures in handling high-performance UAV propulsion systems.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience working on aircraft engines (military or civilian).
• Prior experience at an aerospace company or military aviation unit.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with gas turbine, reciprocating, or hybrid propulsion systems.
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, schematics, and engineering documents.
• Comfortable working in high-energy, high-precision environments.
• Strong safety mindset, with meticulous attention to detail.
• U.S. Citizenship or ability to comply with ITAR requirements.

Preferences:

• Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) License.
• Military background, particularly in jet propulsion, UAVs, or rotary-wing aircraft.
• Experience with unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) propulsion.
• Knowledge of fuel systems, ignition systems, and advanced propulsion technologies.
• Hands-on experience with engine dynamometers, test cells, or ground support equipment.
• FAA Powerplant or military equivalent engine qualifications.
• Ability to work independently, taking ownership of full-cycle propulsion system maintenance.

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Responsibilities:

• Single point of contact in the core functional area for all product safety and compliance topics.
• Translate system-level regulatory requirements to component-level engineering requirements to ensure robust compliance.
• Maintain awareness of technology and regulatory development to help Ford's vehicles robustly comply globally.
• Ensure Safety and Compliance requirements are cascaded at the right time, understood by the right stakeholders, and include system and component implications.
• Represent safety and compliance for the core functional area in all Design Reviews and key decision forums, including review of all deviation requests and change requests.
• Ensure alignment of key safety and compliance controls of components, sub-systems, and systems throughout the Failure Mode Avoidance process, facilitating cross-functional collaboration between hardware, software, and features engineering teams as well as downstream manufacturing and supplier processes.
• Partner with Campaign Prevent Specialists and Program Compliance Attribute Leads in Fresh Eyes Reviews and issue resolution.
• Assess Stop Ships and field or build issues for potential cross-vehicle line effects, ensure process improvements and Prevent Action Closure remedies are properly communicated and implemented into Failure Mode Avoidance documents, deliverables, and processes beyond same-part assessment to include related families or functional considerations.
• Deliver on-going training to core functional area, technical specialists, and Hardware/Software/Features Engineering teams to promote a strong safety/compliance culture throughout the enterprise.
• Review processes, connected data, warranty, prototype issues, Compliance Demonstration Report timing, and functional performance to recommend changes to audits and checks of Design, Release, and Manufacturing attributes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• Experience in Product Development (PD) and/or Vehicle Homologation & Compliance (VH&C)
• Experience in powertrain, fuel systems, or thermal systems as a D&R engineer
• FEDE experience with requirements: classification, assessment, and evidence
• Strong basis of understanding Ford's processes (technology development, product development (GPDS), design validation and verification, vehicle operations, and potential defect investigations)
• Positive problem-solving attitude and conflict resolution skills
• Experience with 3L5W, G8D, and PAC papers
• Familiarity with DFMEA's and severity ratings, including the new rating tables
• Knowledge of FMVSS requirements and ability to apply them throughout the engineering process
• Ability to collaborate and connect cross-functionally to implement transformative process improvements
• Strong communication and cross-functional networking skills
• Strong decision-making skills and resolve to raise issues to the right people at the right time
• Global understanding of Ford's processes and products for technical read-across
• Ability to critically evaluate data to make key decisions
• Strong desire to improve safety and drive safety culture throughout Ford
• Desire to get hands-on during Fresh Eyes Reviews (FER's)

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care, and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRSP1

This position is a range of salary grades SG5-SG8.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

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