Propulsion Engineer to support an
Army Aviation Capability Program Executive (CPE).This position is located in Huntsville, AL.
Job Responsibilities/Duties:- Lead the technical management and engineering oversight of the design, development, integration, and production of aircraft turbine engines and auxiliary power units (APUs).
- Manage the integration, verification, and validation of Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) systems and software, ensuring compliance with cyber-security and safety-critical standards.
- Oversee the design, evaluation, and physical integration of advanced engine exhaust and Infrared Signature (IRS) systems to optimize aircraft survivability.
- Oversee the planning, execution, and data analysis of propulsion system ground, laboratory, and flight testing, ensuring compliance with military test protocols.
- Direct the engineering management of critical propulsion subsystems, including fuel control, lubrication, engine starting, and diagnostics/prognostics (health monitoring) systems.
- Conduct rigorous engineering reviews of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) technical reports, design specifications, qualification test plans, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) to support Airworthiness Releases (AWR).
- Collaborate with logistics, systems safety, program management, and flight operations to align propulsion engineering schedules and milestones with overall program goals.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Experience:- Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited institution.
- 5+ years of progressive engineering experience in aviation propulsion, turbine engines, or aerospace systems engineering.
- Strong working knowledge of gas turbine thermodynamics, FADEC architecture, engine/airframe physical and functional integration, and military airworthiness qualification processes.
- Demonstrated experience executing systems engineering processes, including system-level reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and technical risk management.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to lead technical meetings and present complex data to military leadership and OEM contractors.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and have the ability to obtain/maintain a DoW security clearance.
- Must be able to travel up to 15% of the time.
Preferred Qualifications:- Master's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
- Prior experience working within or directly supporting DoW Aviation CPE or an Aviation defense program.
- Familiarity with military standards (e.g., MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-882, MIL-HDBK-516) and the Defense Acquisition University (DAU) framework.
- Proficiency with propulsion cycle modeling, data analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Simulink, NPSS), or CAD systems.
