Job Description:
SyberJet Aircraft is seeking a Principal Propulsion & Fuel Systems Engineer with strong FAA certification and systems safety experience to lead and coordinate the integration of advanced propulsion and fuel systems on our aircraft programs. This role blends technical engineering leadership, project oversight, and regulatory compliance responsibilities, and is ideally suited for a propulsion engineer who has contributed directly to FAA Part 23 or Part 25 programs and understands the full life cycle of propulsion system development, integration, and certification.
You will act as the project engineer for powerplant and fuel systems development - interfacing with vendors and guiding independent electrical and mechanical design teams to ensure the final design is safe, certifiable, and optimized for performance and manufacturability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Propulsion & Fuel System Integration:
- Lead and own the integration of new turbofan engines and associated fuel systems into the aircraft design.
- Establish, maintain, and control system-level requirements, interfaces, and design constraints for propulsion, fuel systems, and bleed air.
- Guide supplier selection and coordination, ensuring design alignment and certification readiness.
- Ensure mechanical and electrical subsystems are harmonized with engine and fuel system integration needs.
- Coordinate the integration and application of engine bleed air for aircraft anti-ice and pneumatic systems, ensuring safe and effective performance.
- FAA Certification & Safety:
- Serve as the technical lead for propulsion and fuel systems certification efforts.
- Coordinate with FAA ACOs and DERs (Designated Engineering Representatives) on compliance planning and issue resolution.
- Develop, maintain, and own propulsion, fuel system, and bleed air compliance documentation, including means of compliance matrices, certification plans, compliance checklists, and engineering reports.
- Author, support, and review System Safety Assessments (SSAs), including FHA, FTA, and SSA documents per ARP4761 guidance.
- Drive validation of certification artifacts against FAA Part 23 requirements.
- Testing & Evaluation:
- Support propulsion and fuel system ground and flight test programs, including development of test plans and reports.
- Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for any propulsion-related anomalies or discrepancies during testing.
- Evaluate performance data and verify compliance with safety and performance objectives.
- Design & Review: Use Siemens NX or CATIA to direct, review, and evaluate 3D models, assemblies, and engineering drawings to ensure design verification and compliance with applicable requirements.
- Engineering Documentation & Knowledge Management: Maintain timely and accurate Confluence records of research, analyses, communications, decisions, rationale, issue resolution, and project activities to support collaboration, preserve engineering history, and support knowledge transfer and continuity.
- Problem Solving: Analyze and resolve design issues, offering innovative solutions to engineering challenges.
- Continuous Improvement: Contribute to process improvements and best practices within the design and development team.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Propulsion Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in aircraft turbofan propulsion system design and integration, with at least 5 years supporting FAA certification (Part 23 or Part 25).
- Demonstrated experience supporting or leading System Safety Assessments.
- Solid understanding of FAA certification processes, including working with FAA DERs or as an ODA member.
- Working knowledge of aircraft fuel system design, propulsion system controls, and engine bleed air systems (particularly for anti-icing and pneumatic integration).
- Experience with Simulink, MATLAB, or engine performance simulation tools is desired.
- Proficiency with Siemens NX and Teamcenter is preferred.
- Model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies.
- Agile Development using Jira Sprint Methodology.
- Working knowledge of engine control integration, FADEC's, electrical loads, and engine nacelle design.
- Project Management
- Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of industry standards, aerospace design processes, certification methods, and the operational characteristics of aircraft turbo fan engines.
- Analytical Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex technical data and provide effective solutions.
- Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present and document technical information to various stakeholders.
- Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- A collaborative, engineering-driven, innovative work environment.
- The chance to work on cutting-edge aerospace projects with a talented team of professionals.
