You will serve as the focal point for all technical matters related to your assigned subsystem, ensuring it delivers the required performance, integrates cleanly with the engine and vehicle, and supports the full range of operational demands.
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\nPreferred qualifications:\nExperience with low-bypass turbofan engines on UAVs, tactical aircraft, or similar aerospace platforms.\nFamiliarity with GFSSP, REFPROP, ANSYS, or FEA to support performance modelling and test correlation.\nExperience with engine control development, feedback tuning, and transient validation.\nBackground in rocket engine development with transferable test or turbomachinery experience.\nProficiency with Siemens NX and Teamcenter for interface review and configuration context.\nM.S. in Aerospace Engineering or a related discipline.
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