Low-Speed Propulsion Engineer

Job description

Are you interested in the development and evaluation of low-speed propulsion?

Do you enjoy solving challenging problems with a complementary team of engineers?

If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.

We are seeking an experienced Low-Speed Propulsion Engineer with experience in propulsion system design, testing, and analysis. In this role, you will lead and contribute to the development, modeling, and experimental evaluation of propulsion concepts operating in subsonic and transonic regimes.

You’ll serve as a technical contributor and mentor, providing subject-matter expertise in propulsion fundamentals while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex problems that directly support national defense missions.

As a low-speed propulsion engineer, you will... 

• Lead propulsion analysis and design efforts for low-speed applications, including cycle analysis, performance modeling, and integration studies.
• Design, plan, and oversee experimental campaigns, including wind tunnel tests, ground-based propulsion experiments, and hardware evaluations.
• Develop, refine, and validate propulsion system models for use in design trades and system-level assessments.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance in propulsion fundamentals and experimental best practices.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to sponsors, stakeholders, and leadership.
• Contribute to innovative research initiatives in advanced propulsion technologies, air-breathing systems, and hybrid propulsion concepts.
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