Principal Propulsion Engineer

PBS Aerospace Inc•Roswell, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced and innovative Principal Propulsion Engineer to join our Engineering Group in Roswell, GA. This senior-level position is responsible for technical execution of the design and development of advanced gas turbine engine systems and components to support PBS Aerospace’s strategic growth initiatives. You will work in close cooperation with members of the Engineering Group and other PBS Aerospace Divisions. As a technical focal point within the organization, you will play a pivotal role in advancing PBS Aerospace’s propulsion technology and ensuring that projects are completed with the highest level of technical accuracy.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Engineering discipline (Master’s or PhD preferred).
10+ years of industry experience with Gas Turbines, with demonstrated execution of turbomachinery design projects from conceptual design phase through validation testing
Strong expertise in CAD software, and engineering analysis tools (FEA, CFD, etc.)
Expert knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing in accordance with ASME Standards
Demonstrated experience in gas turbine engine technology and mastery of associated physical sciences – structural design, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, materials sciences
Expert understanding of aerospace manufacturing techniques – brazing, welding, additive manufacturing, machining, casting, forging, etc.
Exceptional Microsoft Office familiarity and presentation skills – Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Word, Teams, etc.
High-energy and passionate team player who is excited about solving complex, high-impact problems, and embraces a culture of trust, free-thought, and collaboration

Nice To Haves

Experience and familiarity with defense industry standards and designing propulsion systems for aerospace and defense platforms (eg. MIL-STD)
Expertise in advanced materials utilized in high-performance gas turbine engines
Experience with PTC PLM Ecosystem products (Windchill and Creo) and ANSYS Engineering Analysis tools (Mechanical, Fluent, CFX)
Experience with design for manufacturability (DFM) and design for assembly (DFA) in high-volume production environments

Responsibilities

Ownership of large-scale propulsion-related development initiatives; ensuring that requirements are established and met in accordance with industry and regulatory standards
Compile clearly defined trade studies to inform design path down-selection
Perform detailed design of turbomachinery components and systems to ensure sufficient design margin, and manufacturability to support high-volume production
Perform detailed structural and aerodynamic analyses to support component design and development or investigations into service-revealed difficulties
Develop, maintain, and improve engineering drawings, specifications, and technical reports for manufacturing and assembly of tight tolerance turbomachinery
Provide technical guidance and oversight to team members to assure technical accuracy and quality of Engineering work product is achieved and that the proper documentation is generated in accordance with engineering best practice
Develop and execute test plans for propulsion systems for the purposes of investigation, new component qualification, process validation, or optimization
Assist Engineering Leadership in evaluating and establishing the company’s New Product Introduction (NPI) Processes, and Technology Roadmap to assure PBS Aerospace remains at the forefront of gas turbine propulsion systems