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Boom Supersonic · 3 months ago

Senior Propulsion Engineer – Engine Secondary Air Systems

Centennial, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$107K/yr - $135K/yr

5+ years exp

Boom Supersonic is a pioneering company known for developing the XB-1 supersonic jet and the Overture airliner. They are seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer to lead the Secondary Air Systems engineering for the Symphony turbofan engine, focusing on integrating various engineering disciplines to optimize engine performance and support the development of sustainable supersonic flight.

AerospaceAir TransportationManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the Secondary Air Systems engineering for the Symphony turbofan engine

Take ownership of the engine thermal management systems for secondary flows

Provide inputs to a whole engine model, evaluate results, and recommend improvements

Take on the big picture view of Symphony as a total system and be responsible for helping to integrate the needs of multiple disciplines such as aero, thermal, structure, and durability in the engine

Develop and integrate toolchains and processes, including multi-disciplinary workflows and automation that fully integrate engine and propulsion analyses with airframe development

Beyond these specific things, there are many opportunities to get involved in all aspects of Symphony engine development and Overture propulsion system integration, including fabrication and testing. Bring your curiosity!

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringAerospace EngineeringTurbofan ArchitectureWhole Engine ModelingPythonEngine Cycle AnalysisThermal Management SystemsSeal ConfigurationsTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field

Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages

Significant experience as an engine secondary air systems engineer working on a turbofan architecture

Demonstrated experience in developing whole engine 1D flow networks for gas turbines in software such as Altair/GE Flow Simulator, thermal desktop, etc

Experience in leading whole engine model creation and execution

Experience in correlating engine test data to calibrate heat transfer models for whole engine modeling

In-depth knowledge of different seal configurations applicable to modern turbofan architectures

Ability to clearly think through and communicate coupled engine and aircraft system level interactions

Ability to navigate through CAD to support module integration efforts in the engine

Willingness to both speak and listen, to give opinions and receive opinions, to consider all the data and be part of building the team consensus to move forward

To conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations (ITAR and EAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State