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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Your primary focus will be on ensuring test results accurately characterise engine and subsystem performance, de-risk integration, and inform flight readiness decisions. This role is hands-on, data-driven, and highly cross-functional, requiring close collaboration with propulsion engineers, design engineers, technicians, controls, airframe, and flight test teams.

Key responsibilities include:

• Owning the propulsion test program from requirements through execution, data review, and test-to-flight handoff.
• Architecting, designing, analysing, and building test stands and fixtures for engine, fuel, oil, bleed air, and TVC-related testing.
• Defining and implementing instrumentation plans, DAQ architecture, calibration methods, and test procedures.
• Leading ground test campaigns, including performance mapping, transient response, and edge-of-envelope testing.
• Analysing test data to validate performance, identify anomalies, and drive design or control updates.
• Partnering with propulsion REs and controls engineers to ensure test coverage closes risk against CONOPS and mission profiles.
• Driving root cause investigations for test anomalies and implementing corrective actions.
• Authoring test plans, reports, and readiness reviews; representing propulsion test in design and flight readiness reviews.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering discipline, 5+ years of experience in propulsion or engine testing in aerospace development environments, and hands-on experience with engine test cells, test stand design, instrumentation, and DAQ systems.

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