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We are seeking an experienced
Senior Propulsion Design Engineer
to join a fast-growing aerospace team. The ideal candidate will take full ownership of hardware design from concept through production, with a strong understanding of how their work integrates with and impacts surrounding systems. Complex technical challenges are approached and resolved from first principles. In this role, you will lead the development of innovative jet engine and subsystem hardware from early prototypes through flight qualification, vehicle integration, and operational flight. You will champion a
test-like-you-fly
approach to ensure performance, reliability, and safety at every stage. This would be a fully on-site position in San Francisco and you must be a US citizen. Key Responsibilities: Develop and evaluate design trade studies, assessing impacts at the full system level. Execute detailed designs supported by structural, thermal, and fluid analyses. Lead design reviews and gather actionable feedback from key stakeholders. Build prototypes hands-on, design supporting tooling, and create clear work instructions. Perform hardware testing and analyze results to validate requirements and performance targets. Troubleshoot hardware issues promptly and define effective corrective actions. Qualifications: 2 - 8 years of experience hands-on with fluidic and mechanical systems, ideally in propulsion or aerospace hardware at a startup / small company Hands-on experience with fluidic and mechanical systems, ideally in propulsion or aerospace hardware at a startup / small company. Must be
designers first vs. analysis first
and have designed tooling and supporting prototype builds from design to test Experience in
solid, surface, and sheet metal CAD modeling Strong mechanical design skills
and
proficient in solid, surface, and sheet metal CAD modeling (Siemens NX),
drawing generation, and GD&T Understanding of propulsion systems, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and turbomachinery Experience with data acquisition, instrumentation, and power electronics By applying to this role you understand that we may collect your personal data and store and process it on our systems. For more information please see our Privacy Notice https://eu-recruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/European-Tech-Recruit-Privacy-Notice-2024.pdf Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Senior Propulsion Design Engineer
to join a fast-growing aerospace team. The ideal candidate will take full ownership of hardware design from concept through production, with a strong understanding of how their work integrates with and impacts surrounding systems. Complex technical challenges are approached and resolved from first principles. In this role, you will lead the development of innovative jet engine and subsystem hardware from early prototypes through flight qualification, vehicle integration, and operational flight. You will champion a
test-like-you-fly
approach to ensure performance, reliability, and safety at every stage. This would be a fully on-site position in San Francisco and you must be a US citizen. Key Responsibilities: Develop and evaluate design trade studies, assessing impacts at the full system level. Execute detailed designs supported by structural, thermal, and fluid analyses. Lead design reviews and gather actionable feedback from key stakeholders. Build prototypes hands-on, design supporting tooling, and create clear work instructions. Perform hardware testing and analyze results to validate requirements and performance targets. Troubleshoot hardware issues promptly and define effective corrective actions. Qualifications: 2 - 8 years of experience hands-on with fluidic and mechanical systems, ideally in propulsion or aerospace hardware at a startup / small company Hands-on experience with fluidic and mechanical systems, ideally in propulsion or aerospace hardware at a startup / small company. Must be
designers first vs. analysis first
and have designed tooling and supporting prototype builds from design to test Experience in
solid, surface, and sheet metal CAD modeling Strong mechanical design skills
and
proficient in solid, surface, and sheet metal CAD modeling (Siemens NX),
drawing generation, and GD&T Understanding of propulsion systems, heat transfer, thermodynamics, and turbomachinery Experience with data acquisition, instrumentation, and power electronics By applying to this role you understand that we may collect your personal data and store and process it on our systems. For more information please see our Privacy Notice https://eu-recruit.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/European-Tech-Recruit-Privacy-Notice-2024.pdf Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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