Propulsion & Fuel Systems Engineer – Aerospace

SyberJet Aircraft • Chandler, AZ

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About The Position

SyberJet Aircraft is seeking a Powerplant & Fuel Systems Engineer to support the design, integration, development, testing, and FAA certification of aircraft turbofan propulsion and fuel systems. The role is suited to an experienced aerospace, mechanical, or propulsion engineer with hands-on experience in aircraft turbofan propulsion and fuel systems and an understanding of aircraft development and FAA certification requirements.

Working under the direction of the Senior Powerplant & Fuel Systems Engineer, the engineer will independently execute assigned engineering activities and deliverables. The role involves detailed engineering analysis, design, and documentation; support for system safety and FAA certification activities; coordination with suppliers and other engineering disciplines; and hands-on support for ground and flight testing. The engineer will contribute to system-level technical decisions and deliver assigned work with appropriate quality, completeness, and technical rigor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Propulsion Engineering, or a related field.
• Typically 3 or more years of relevant aerospace engineering experience, including experience in aircraft powerplant, propulsion, fuel systems, or related aircraft systems.
• Demonstrated experience performing engineering analyses, developing technical documentation, and supporting aircraft design, development, integration, or certification.
• Ability to understand system-level requirements and interfaces and translate them into practical engineering analyses, designs, and documentation.
• Ability to independently execute assigned engineering tasks while recognizing issues requiring coordination or escalation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present and document technical information for various stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with aircraft turbofan propulsion systems and controls, fuel system design, engine installation, bleed air systems, and associated aircraft interfaces.
• Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools and methodologies.
• Some familiarity with the FAA 14 CFR Part 23 or Part 25 regulatory framework, particularly Powerplant Installation aspects.
• Experience with Siemens NX, CATIA, Teamcenter, JIRA, Confluence, or similar engineering tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the integration of turbofan engines, fuel systems, bleed air systems, and associated aircraft interfaces.
• Develop and maintain system requirements, interfaces, specifications, designs, and technical documentation.
• Perform detailed engineering evaluations and analyses related to propulsion and fuel system design and integration.
• Support engine installation design, including interfaces, clearances, mounting provisions, and aircraft-level integration requirements.
• Coordinate with electrical, mechanical, avionics, structures, and other engineering disciplines to resolve system interfaces and integration issues.
• Coordinate with suppliers and review vendor designs, specifications, drawings, and technical data.
• Identify design issues and develop practical engineering solutions for review with senior engineers.
• Work with FAA DERs and other certification personnel to address assigned compliance and technical issues.
• Contribute to certification documentation, including compliance documentation, compliance matrices, certification checklists, engineering reports, and supporting analysis.
• Support powerplant and fuel system ground and flight test programs.
• Author test plans, procedures, instrumentation requirements, test reports, and supporting documentation for aircraft development and FAA certification testing.
• Participate in ground and flight testing and assist with data collection, analysis, and evaluation.
• Support root-cause investigations and corrective actions for propulsion and fuel system anomalies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Collaborative, engineering-driven, innovative work environment.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge aerospace projects with a talented team of professionals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level