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Staff Propulsion Integration Engineer, Omen

$220K–$292K

Costa Mesa, California, United States · Staff · Full-time · Posted May 27, 2026

Experience
12+ years of propulsion engineering experience on air vehicles.
Education
BS or higher degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering.

About the job

Integrates propulsion systems for Omen autonomous aircraft, from engine and fuel-system selection through design, testing, and vendor coordination.

What you'll do

  • Select and integrate aircraft engines, engine components, and fuel systems; design, fabricate, and test prototype components and controls.
  • Plan, instrument, and execute propulsion tests; support customer hardware demonstrations and travel to test sites as needed.
  • Coordinate with engine vendors, manage development projects, and support CAD design of aerodynamic surfaces and structures.

What they ask for

  • 12+ years of propulsion engineering experience on air vehicles (manned or unmanned).
  • Professional experience with jet engines in the 1,000-20,000 lbf thrust class; knowledge of jet engine fundamentals and experience using engine cycle decks.
  • Experience testing engines or powertrain components; mechanical-part and surface-loft CAD design experience; understanding of manufacturing methods.
  • BS or higher degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering; eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance.

Nice to have

  • Experience in NX/Teamcenter.
  • Hands-on jet engine testing, EMS experience, machine-shop and parts procurement experience, or participation in Formula SAE, Baja SAE, Design Build Fly, etc.

Pay

$220,000 — $292,000 USD (base salary)

Tools

NX, Teamcenter, Engine Management Systems (EMS)

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