Propulsion Systems Engineer jobs in United States
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NATILUS · 18 hours ago

Propulsion Systems Engineer

positionSan Diego, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Natilus is building the next generation of aviation through the development of blended-wing-body aircraft, delivering a step-change in overall efficiency. They are seeking a Propulsion Systems Engineer to support propulsion system design and integration, contributing to requirements flow-down, performance calculations, and test planning.

Aerospace

Responsibilities

Support the design, analysis, testing, integration, manufacturing, and fielding of aircraft propulsion systems
Support and contribute to the completion of component, assembly, and system testing and analysis
Assist in the completion of program deliverables such as component and assembly designs, test plans and reports, analysis documentation, and other deliverables to meet program objectives, requirements, and schedule
Collaborate on new designs and assist the team with drawing package completion

Qualification

Propulsion system designAircraft systems integrationTest planningExecutionFAA Part 2325 familiarityNXCATIASolidWorksTurboprop powerplant designCommunication skillsTeam collaborationFeedback skills

Required

Minimum of 5 years of experience as propulsion engineer or in a closely related role
Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
Strong foundational understanding of aircraft systems
Familiarity with FAA Part 23 and 25 requirements
Experience with aircraft systems test planning and execution
Experience with turboprop powerplant installation design
Familiarity with composite airframe design and integration
Proficiency with NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks
Experience with rapid prototype aircraft programs from conceptual and preliminary design through build

Preferred

Kickoff through production program experience
Rapid prototype program experience
Hands-on build experience
PT6 turboprop experience

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medica, Dental, Vision)
Retirement Plan - 401k
Unlimited PTO
Onsite Gym Access

Company

NATILUS

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Natilus is developing a family of hyper-efficient blended wing body aircraft to make commercial aviation more sustainable.
dateFounded in 2016
location
San Diego, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
http://natilus.co

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$0.75M
Key Investors
Draper Associates
2017-11-13Seed
2016-06-24Seed· $0.75M

Leadership Team

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Aleksey Matyushev
CEO and Co-founder
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