Propulsion Systems Engineer | Systems (Electric Aviation)

Location: South Burlington, Vermont, United States

Salary: $100,000–$135,000 USD annually

Company

Develops electric aircraft with a focus on sustainable aviation and aircraft certification.

What you will do

• Develop and validate propulsion system and component requirements.
• Define system interfaces and support hardware, software, and system-to-system integration testing.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute verification activities across mechanical, electrical, software, systems, and certification disciplines.
• Conduct design reviews, validation and verification activities, and inter- and intra-system integration.
• Manage customer, regulatory, aircraft, and system-level requirements and demonstrate compliance through safety assessments.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in mechanical, electrical, software, aerospace, or systems engineering.
• 3+ years of experience with SAE ARP4754A, ARP4761, or equivalent processes.
• Experience with Title 14 CFR Parts 23, 25, 27, 29, or 33.
• Experience developing requirements-based tests for complex electronic systems.
• Proficiency working within a structured development process.
• 5+ years of aerospace systems or aircraft development experience involving complex electronics and software is preferred for the role.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in systems engineering.
• 10+ years of relevant aerospace industry experience.
• Experience certifying traditional engines.
• Experience with motor control, inverter design, embedded control systems, MATLAB, Simulink, Polarion, or equivalent application lifecycle management tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with restricted stock units and performance stock units.
• Onsite healthcare in Vermont, medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability coverage, and paid parental leave.
• Daily lunch provided and flight lessons included.
• Employment is contingent on a successful background check; the employer participates in E-Verify.