Full Job Description
Radia is seeking a Senior Aircraft Fluid Systems Engineer to help define, model, analyze, and integrate critical fluid systems for WindRunner™, including Hydraulic Power Systems, Air Management Systems, and Environmental Control Systems (ECS). In this role, you will work across system architecture, performance analysis, modeling and simulation, supplier collaboration, and certification-ready design to deliver robust aerospace systems for a first-of-its-kind aircraft.
This is an opportunity for an experienced systems engineer who thrives in fast-moving environments, enjoys solving complex multidisciplinary problems, and can independently drive technical work from concept through execution.
**Responsibilities**
- Develop, validate, and maintain system-level models for environmental control and hydraulic power systems using Simulink, MATLAB, Python, among other tools.
- Perform analyses related to thermal management, airflow, pressure control, fluid dynamics, and system integration.
- Support system architecture definition, requirements development, and verification planning.
- Interpret and apply FAA Part 25 regulations to ensure compliance throughout design and development.
- Lead technical interactions with suppliers, including reviewing designs, managing deliverables, and ensuring alignment with program requirements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support aircraft-level integration and trade studies, including providing 3D layouts of equipment in CATIA.
- Prepare clear technical documentation, analysis reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
**Requirements**
**Required Qualifications**
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of relevant experience in aircraft systems engineering, fluid systems, environmental control systems, hydraulics, thermal systems, or related aerospace systems.
- Strong experience with Simulink, MATLAB, and Python for modeling, simulation, and data analysis.
- Solid understanding of environmental control systems, hydraulic systems, or related aircraft subsystems.
- Ability to work independently, set priorities, and drive tasks to completion with minimal oversight.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
**Preferred Qualifications**
- Familiarity with FAA Part 25 certification requirements and aircraft development processes.
- Experience managing suppliers or external partners, including technical reviews and schedule oversight.
- Experience supporting aircraft-level integration, system layouts, or equipment placement using CATIA or similar 3D design tools.
**Work Environment**
- This position is anticipated to be based primarily onsite at Radia's facility in Boulder, CO to facilitate close collaboration with engineering teams, program leadership, and certification personnel.
**Benefits**
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus mental health support with 24/7 counseling, virtual therapy, and the Calm app.
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance, voluntary critical illness and accident coverage, and a 401(k)-retirement savings plan.
- Health Care FSA and HSA options with tax advantages and rollover features.
- Employees working from Radia's Boulder office enjoy complimentary lunch on any day they work onsite.
- Additional benefits include Employee Assistance Program, caregiver support, discounted fitness memberships, educational assistance, training programs, adoption assistance, commuter benefits, and exclusive discounts through Perks at Work.