Beehive Industries · 1 day ago
Senior Engineer, Compressor Aero
Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems. The Senior Engineer will lead the compressor aero design and development, working closely with cross-functional teams to optimize engine performance and incorporate new technologies.
Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturing
Responsibilities
Execute the aerodynamic design, analysis, and evaluation of a centrifugal compressor using sound engineering principles while meeting industry standards and program requirements
Expertise delivering aerodynamic solutions using 1-D, 2-D, and 3-D tools with gas turbines. Experience in evaluating tip leakages, end wall contouring, and designing for secondary flow and cooling features
Lead component and system trades from an aerodynamic perspective. Set test objectives and limits, instrumentation and test data requirements, and test planning to execute component validation
Serve as the aerodynamic design subject matter expert as part of a diverse system design team. Ensure products and sub-systems meet overall requirements from a design perspective. Advocate for component durability while understanding the trade-offs and business decisions necessary to deliver the best overall solution. Coordinate with other analysis engineers and hardware owners to optimize the overall system to meet product requirements
Lead design reviews and coordinate with other disciplines in design, performance, stress and life, additive manufacturing, materials and system analysis
Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments
Lead methodologies to develop new technologies to optimize the overall aerodynamic performance of a gas turbine with additive manufacturing. Participate in the research and development of technologies and methodologies associated with additive design
Assure proper documentation of technical data generated consistent with engineering best practices
Work with suppliers to procure hardware and resolve producibility and quality issues
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
At least 5+ years of experience in gas turbine 'centrifugal and axial' design experience
Strong understanding of design software tools
Experience working with gas turbines for aviation product applications from a mechanical and aero design perspective
Experience working with additive manufacturing technologies and familiarity with design for additive manufacturing principles
Passion for additive technology and willingness to challenge current design limitations to further exploit the benefits of additive capability
Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
Demonstrated problem solving ability and strong program leadership and execution skills
Proven self-starter and quick learner
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Benefits
Group Medical
Dental
Life
Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one
Generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match
Bonus eligible
Equity in the company
Company
Beehive Industries
Beehive Industries is a manufacturer, technology developer, and innovation partner for defense, aerospace, and related industries.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-01-13Acquired
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