Integration Engineer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering, with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aeronautical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, or a non-U.S. equivalent qualification directly related to the work statement.
• At least 5 years of related work experience with a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of related work experience and technical education.
• Demonstrated experience with propulsion integration on low-observable or stealth aircraft programs.
• Strong understanding of LO fundamentals, including radar cross-section (RCS) control, infrared (IR) signature management, and materials and coatings impacts.
• Hands-on experience with inlet/nozzle design, exhaust suppression/infrared reduction techniques, and internal/external flow path management.
• Proficiency with LO propulsion/airframe integration analyses and tools, such as CEM, signature modeling, and thermal analysis.
• Experience creating technical specifications, interface requirements, and verification plans.
• Active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance; a clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active. U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance.
• Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in a relevant field.
• Experience with multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO) and integrated signatures analysis tools.
• Familiarity with materials for LO applications and manufacturing/assembly constraints.
• Propulsion integration and systems engineering experience.
• LO signature control experience, including RCS and IR.
• Experience with signature modeling/data reduction software.
• Test planning and flight test support experience.
• Requirements development and ICD creation experience.
• Special Access experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• Leadership and mentorship capabilities.
• Attention to detail and commitment to engineering rigor.
• Proactive risk identification and mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead LO propulsion integration activities for advanced platforms across concept, design, test, and qualification phases.
• Develop and validate propulsion system LO architectures that meet performance, LO signature, and thermal management requirements.
• Conduct trade studies, signature modeling, and sensitivity analyses for inlet, nozzle, and exhaust treatments.
• Coordinate with aerodynamicists, structures, materials, thermal management, and signature engineering teams to develop cohesive design solutions.
• Define requirements, perform risk assessments, and establish verification and validation plans for propulsion integration items.
• Support hardware design reviews (PDR/CDR), test planning, and ground and flight test execution to verify LO and propulsion performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership within the LO discipline.
• Produce and review technical documentation, specifications, and interface control documents (ICDs).

Benefits

• Potential signing bonus for eligible, qualified external candidates.
• Relocation based on candidate eligibility; basic relocation is offered for eligible internal candidates.
• 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 10% of eligible pay and immediate 100% vesting.
• Student Loan Match program for eligible enrolled U.S. employees.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.