Lead Engineer, Systems
About The Position
The Lead Engineer, Engine Systems provides on-site engineering support for gas turbine engine assembly operations and associated testing. The role ensures robust assembly processes, process rigor, and clear traceability and documentation throughout production. It drives proactive problem solving, root cause analysis, and continuous process improvement to deliver high-quality, reliable engines and components that meet program requirements. The position provides engineering oversight and technical support for engine production test operations, including troubleshooting, data review, and test readiness. It works with manufacturing, quality, and test teams to resolve technical challenges and support the transition from assembly to testing. The Lead Engineer also mentors manufacturing engineering teams, technicians, and specialists, and interfaces with suppliers, customers, and inspectors as needed. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and the stated qualifying engineering experience, along with significant experience in gas turbine, aerospace, or complex mechanical assembly operations. U.S. citizenship is required, as is the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance. The base salary range is $180,000–$202,500. The company offers medical, dental, life, and short- and long-term disability coverage from day one, a 401(k) plan with company match, bonus eligibility, and company equity.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college.
- Eight years of related engineering experience with a bachelor’s degree, six years with a master’s degree, or three years with a Ph.D.; equivalent work experience is also accepted.
- Significant experience in gas turbine, aerospace, or complex mechanical assembly operations, with a strong focus on manufacturing, production, or test environments.
- Understanding of gas turbine engines, turbomachinery design, and aerospace propulsion systems.
- Ability to lead complex technical problem solving and drive engineering decisions.
- Strong leadership skills and ability to influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting technical information.
- Strong understanding of engineering documentation, requirements management, and configuration control practices.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with aviation gas turbine product development and certification programs.
- Experience in process engineering, process improvement, and root cause analysis, such as Six Sigma, Lean, 8D, or equivalent methodologies.
- Experience supporting expendable engine systems or defense applications.
- Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
- Experience advancing disruptive design and manufacturing technologies.
Responsibilities
- Lead and oversee gas turbine engine and component assembly operations to ensure adherence to engineering requirements, process standards, and regulatory criteria.
- Champion process rigor and implement best practices for assembly process control and documentation.
- Establish and maintain process traceability, ensuring assembly steps are documented, verified, and readily auditable.
- Lead root cause investigations for assembly nonconformances and implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives targeting safety, quality, delivery, and cost effectiveness in assembly and test operations.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and test teams to resolve technical challenges and support the transition from assembly to test operations.
- Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and configuration control for assembly operations.
- Provide engineering oversight and technical support for engine production test operations, including troubleshooting, data review, and test readiness.
- Participate in technical assessments related to assembly and test.
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to manufacturing engineering teams, technicians, and specialists.
- Interface with suppliers, customers, and inspectors to resolve production and quality issues as required.
- Ensure production assembly operations comply with company policies, quality management systems, and regulatory and industry standards.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Group medical coverage from day one.
- Dental coverage from day one.
- Life coverage from day one.
- Short-term disability coverage from day one.
- Long-term disability coverage from day one.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Bonus eligibility for every role.
- Equity in the company.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
