Propulsion Engineer

Who are Answer Engineering and Re:Build Manufacturing

Answer Engineering a Re:Build Manufacturing company is an exceptional engineering firm providing aerospace design and analysis services to companies around the world. The team tackles challenging engineering problems ranging from electric vertical take-off platforms (EVTOL) to space tourism. To meet the demands of our customers Answer Engineering is embarking on building a first-class support organization to ensure the engineering team can remain focused on engineering challenges. Answer Engineering is a casual work environment where discussions take place in the open events are frequent including company BBQs and ski trips and our office remains stocked with a variety of snacks and beverage options. Answer Engineering reinforces the value of having a diverse workforce and promotes equity and inclusion for all employees.

Re:Build Manufacturing is a growing family of industrial and engineering businesses combining enabling technologies operational superiority and strategic M&A to build Americas next generation industrial company. At Re:Build we deploy deep expertise in engineering operations management and technology to supercharge the performance of our member companies. We leverage deep professional expertise and a candid principled operating culture to drive differentiated outcomes. Ours is a fast-paced environment where individuals can stretch and be challenged to pursue their fullest potential.

Re:Build was founded to pioneer a profitable model for the revitalization of US manufacturing. Weve assembled a powerful set of complimentary capabilities and lines of business that enable us to pursue a wide range of end markets. Our acquired businesses are grounded in build-to-print and by-the-hour engineering and design services and were leveraging their combined expertise to migrate to increasingly sophisticated program development and production as well as the generation of our own products. Our unique set of capabilities lend themselves to highly complex systems and products and we offer customers a range of services including product and systems design automation fabrication assembly and large volume contract manufacturing. Our customers span a wide array of industries including aerospace defense mobility healthcare pharma biotech clean tech chemicals energy lifestyle food production and industrial equipment.

Who are we looking for

As a Propulsion Engineer you will lead propulsion integration operation testing and flight test performance analysis for group 3 4 and 5 fixed wing UAVs and other application platform configurations. This position will encompass all design cycles including concept design prototyping detailed analysis modeling drafting manufacturing testing and flight. You will apply strong propulsion engineering fundamentals to solve challenging problems and develop innovative production-ready solutions. The Propulsion Engineer is expected to collaborate between teams to define scope develop schedules and manage resources to ensure UAS propulsion operational needs. To be successful in this role strong presentation and communication skills are a must.

What you get to do!

• Provide propulsion engineering expertise guidance and mentorship to team members
• Use our in-house machine shop to facilitate quick turnaround develop and conduct test procedures and inform your engineering process
• Validate your designs through the entire lifecycle from concept to successful flight demonstrations to production
• Coordinate with key propulsion vendors and suppliers through hardware delivery
• Communicate across engineering disciplines to make program critical decisions and support multiple teams
• Identify core issues develop solutions and effectively communicate the impacts across internal and external teams

What you will bring to the Team

Must have:

• 5 years of relevant experience
• B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering (or comparable education/work experience)
• Significant experience in propulsion integration projects including new UAVs aircraft aircraft modifications and aircraft systems
• 5 years of hands-on experience integrating operational propulsion systems from conceptual design helping to install and operate the engine through early flight test and production
• 5 years of experience in propulsion system mechanical design materials and thermodynamics
• 5 years of experience with ASTM MIL or FAA standards related to propulsion system integration and operation
• 5 years of experience in CAD software packages such as Catia SolidWorks Creo etc. with the practical application of GD&T
• 5 years of experience in aerospace and defense

Other Qualifications:

• Moderate travel
• Significant hands on propulsion system integration experience
• Significant propulsion testing experience including flight test engine performance analysis
• Exceptional communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to successfully handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Team building and collaboration skills are essential; work across all subject areas to solve complex engineering problems

Salary Range

$130000 - $200000 depending on experience

The BIG payoff

We are a company who is going to make a difference in the industries and the communities in which we choose to operate.

Every employee of Re:Build will share ownership in the company and will share in the financial rewards of the success we achieve together at all levels of the company!

We want to work with people that reflect the communities in which we operate

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