Staff/Senior Propulsion Engineer - Job at Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation in Cambridge, MA

Staff/Senior Propulsion Engineer

Manassas, VA / Cambridge, MA

Posted 6 days ago

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Job Description

Staff/Senior Propulsion Engineer

Position Overview

At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated Staff/Senior Propulsion Engineer to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

Responsibilities

- Aurora Flight Sciences is seeking an experienced Propulsion Engineer to lead development of propulsion systems for autonomous aircraft.

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering (or related STEM discipline).
- 7+ years of relevant industry experience (or equivalent combination of technical education and experience).
- Demonstrated expertise in aerospace propulsion systems.
- Excellent written and communication skills.
- Must be a US Person.
- Candidates should expect to travel up to 20% of their time.

Preferred Requirements

- Demonstrable leadership experience on a cross-functional team.
- Experience with engine-airframe integration, fuel systems, and power generation systems.
- Experience leading aerospace propulsion system development, from conceptual design through production.
- Experience with business capture and early concept development for commercial, government, and military propulsion systems.
- Systems engineering experience with powerplant design including system safety assessments, failure hazard analysis, and certification and test plans.
- System architectures design and performance analysis experience.
- System component requirements definition, design, and development experience.
- Experience with electric and hybrid-electric propulsion systems.
- Experience with propulsion system test planning, setup, and execution.
- Experience using CAD systems (CATIA preferred).

Physical Requirements

- Must be able to lift up to 22lbs.

Salary Range (Annualized USD)

Minimum Range: $83,000.00 to $148,000.00
Maximum Range: $101,000.00 to $179,000.00

Aurora Company Overview Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Our mission is to apply autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft. During the last three decades, Aurora has designed, rapid-prototyped, and flown an average of one new vehicle a year for both government and commercial customers. Now, as an independent subsidiary of Boeing, Aurora's innovation is combined with Boeing's size and strength, creating an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of aerospace systems.

Equal Opportunity Employer Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Aurora Total Rewards At Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Aurora Flight Sciences provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Aurora Flight Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Summary

Company

Aurora Flight Sciences Corporation

Start Date

As soon as possible

Employment Term and Type

Regular, Full Time

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Experience

7+ years