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Job Description
Job Description At Airbus Helicopters, Inc., we are looking for a powerhouse Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Propulsion Engineer to champion the full lifecycle of our cutting-edge Aerovel engine technology. If you are tired of being boxed into just one phase of engineering, this is your sandbox. From initial concept and hands-on dyno testing to flight test telemetry analysis and field support, you will truly own the engine lifecycle. Reporting directly to the Chief Engineer, this is a high-visibility, high-impact role where your technical decisions directly safeguard aircraft and drive innovation in low-volume, high-stakes aerospace manufacturing.
Meet The Team:
The Airbus Helicopters Flexrotor Program offers one of the most sophisticated small tactical unmanned aerial systems (STUAS) with vertical take-off and landing (VTOL). It can be used day or night by US and allied forces for a diverse range of intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) on land and at sea.
Your Working Environment:
Nestled in the heart of the stunning Columbia River Gorge in Bingen, WA, our workplace offers innovation and the ability to contribute to game-changing solutions while enjoying the flexibility to spread your wings. Whether it's solving complex challenges, or celebrating victories, you'll be part of a cohesive crew that thrives on innovation and the beauty that the Pacific Northwest has to offer! How We Care for
You:
Financial Rewards:
Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP")
Work/Life Balance:
Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program.
Health & Welfare:
Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages. As a leader in our field, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. provides relocation assistance for qualified positions. Your Responsibilities Perform hands-on work completing assembly and commissioning of new dynos, ensuring detailed work and spec is suitable for engine test Maintain fluency in Aerovel engine dyno's critical and sensitive items, and technical approaches for achieving high degree of accuracy. Lead the test method development, data collection, reporting and documentation for each change and its performance against requirement. Track hours and performance. Document results in test reports. Lead and perform root cause analysis of issues in production and field and determine the fundamental specification requirement for the resolution. Develop test plan and test equipment to validate root cause, or investigate field performance. Crafts project plans, setting goals/target specs, and KPIs. Owns the quality of execution, iteration speed, quality of the decision-making, and quality of the results (as appropriate) of projects. Leads projects and is responsible for technical leadership within projects. What We Are Looking For Must possess a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering (or equivalent technical degree and/or relevant experience) Three (3) + years' of relevant experience (or verifiable demonstrated equivalent) of aircraft systems design, development, integration and certification Hands-on experience with build, maintenance, and working knowledge of internal combustion engines Hands-on experience with engine testing, combustion analysis, and data acquisition, and reporting. Demonstrated capability to manage deliverables to schedule. Knowledgeable and experienced in a standardized development process Experience designing parts to production and sustaining. Low volume series manufacturing techniques Electrical Wiring Diagram and wire-routing requirements understanding One or more years of experience operating engine dynamometer and engine inspection tools. Must be a US Person under ITAR definition (For example a U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license) Job Details Function Aircraft Maintenance & Engineering (MRO) Sub-Function Engineers (B1, B2, B3, C) Level Professional Work Type Onsite Contract Full-Time Salary 83.000 - 134.000 USD Location Bingen, United States Job
ID 9ML4MO
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