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Manager, Propulsion (Fuel System) (R5088)

Seattle, Washington · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 14, 2026

Experience
7-10+ years of experience developing aerospace fuel or fluid systems.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering discipline. Preferred: M.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline.
Visa sponsorship
U.S. Citizenship or ability to comply with ITAR requirements.

About the job

Leads development, integration, testing, and operational support of the X-BAT aircraft’s flight-critical fuel and propulsion fluid systems.

What you'll do

  • Lead fuel system development from architecture through testing and flight operations, mentoring engineers and technicians.
  • Direct system integration, trade studies, testing, instrumentation, and performance validation for demanding operating conditions.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams and suppliers; support failure investigations and design iteration while aligning execution with program goals.

What they ask for

  • Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • 7-10+ years of experience developing aerospace fuel or fluid systems.
  • Strong understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, aerospace propulsion fundamentals, and compressible and incompressible flow systems.
  • Experience with fuel system integration, testing, and operational support; experience leading engineering teams or major subsystem development activities; U.S. Citizenship or ability to comply with ITAR requirements.

Nice to have

  • Experience with jet-powered UAVs, tactical aircraft, or aerospace fuel systems; familiarity with GFSSP, REFPROP, ANSYS, or fluid system modeling tools.
  • Experience with slosh dynamics, cavitation, vapor ingestion, venting, thermal management, or pressurization systems; rocket propulsion fluid systems; test-driven aerospace development; M.S. or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline; ability to obtain a S//SAR level security clearance desired.

Tools

GFSSP, REFPROP, ANSYS

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