Overview
On Site
Full Time
Skills
Leadership
System Requirements
Collaboration
Cross-functional Integration
Aerodynamics
Avionics
Regulatory Compliance
Military
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Risk Assessment
Field Operations
Repair
MRO
Mechanical Engineering
Systems Engineering
Systems Design
Management
Partnership
Project Management
Agile
Scrum
DO-160
Testing
IT Management
Aerospace
Privacy
Marketing
Job Details
Location: Petaluma, CA
Description:
This is a contract to hire opportunity and Hybrid in Petaluma, CA
Position Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):
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Description:
This is a contract to hire opportunity and Hybrid in Petaluma, CA
Position Responsibilities:
- Propulsion System Leadership Act as the technical authority for propulsion systems
- Define system requirements, responsible for engine integration and verification methods
- Collaborate with vendors to troubleshoot performance issues and drive design improvements.
- Cross-Functional Integration Work with aerodynamics, structural, and avionics teams to optimize engine placement, cooling, and vibration mitigation.
- Ensure propulsion systems align with UAV mission profiles (e.g., endurance, payload capacity, altitude, temperature, and other environmental factors).
- Testing & Validation Lead ground and flight testing campaigns to validate engine performance under operational conditions.
- Analyze data to refine system parameters and ensure compliance with military standards.
- Vendor & Customer Management Serve as the primary technical liaison between internal teams and propulsion system vendors.
- Review vendor designs, conduct risk assessments, and ensure deliverables meet project timelines.
- Support customer engagements to resolve requirements ambiguity and confusion. Lifecycle Support:
- Develop maintenance protocols and failure-mode analyses for propulsion systems.
- Support field operations teams in diagnosing and resolving engine-related issues.
- Develop and maintain strategic alignment of Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) operations.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred). 8+ years of systems engineering development experience 5+ years in propulsion system design, integration, and test, preferably with gas or heavy fuel engines.
- Knowledge of power and propulsion system and subsystem components such as fuel systems, emissions control, propulsion-airframe integration, and ground equipment.
- Proven experience managing vendor partnerships and cross-functional engineering teams. Strong project management abilities (Agile, SCRUM, or similar frameworks).
- Pay rate: 80-100/hr
- Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies: Background in UAV development, particularly Group 2/3 UAVs or similar mid-sized platforms.
- Experience with heavy fuel engines and maritime operations.
- Knowledge of DO-160, MIL-STD-461, or other aerospace environmental testing standards. Prior technical lead roles in UAV or defense/aerospace projects.
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Contact:
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