Propulsion Transmission Engineer

Heartaerospace

Los Angeles, CA, United States
Base: $124,000—$155,000 usd; bonus/equity: not spe...
On-site
Mechanical power transmission system design
Gearbox and mechanical power transmission systems
Sizing, strength, thermal, and nvh analyses
As a Propulsion Engineer focused on Transmission, you will be essential in designing, developing, and integrating the mechanical power transmission system within our hybrid-electric propulsion framework

Job Summary

  • As a Propulsion Engineer focused on Transmission, you will be essential in designing, developing, and integrating the mechanical power transmission system within our hybrid-electric propulsion framework.
  • This role is a Responsible Engineer (RE) who focuses on the integration of hybrid transmission systems into our hybrid aircraft.
  • Support certification and compliance activities in alignment with aviation regulatory bodies (e.g., EASA, FAA).

Matching Summary

As a Propulsion Engineer focused on Transmission, you will be essential in designing, developing, and integrating the mechanical power transmission system within our hybrid-electric propulsion framework.

Salary

Base: $124,000—$155,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • mechanical power transmission system design
  • gearbox and mechanical power transmission systems
  • sizing, strength, thermal, and NVH analyses
  • Nonlinear static and Dynamic analysis
  • component development, material selection
  • Define requirements, specifications, and interface documents
  • testing and validation efforts
  • propulsion integration into the aircraft
  • certification and compliance activities

Nice-to-have

  • understanding of certification requirements
  • knowledge of aerospace airworthiness standards
  • experience with electric or hybrid propulsion systems

Key Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in mechanical transmission design
  • Aircraft or rotorcraft rotor dynamics and external loads analysis
  • Hands-on experience in testing and validation of rotating machinery
  • Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., CATIA, Siemens NX)
  • Proficiency in CAE tools FEA, Python, Ansys for structural analysis
  • Proficiency in Github
  • Experience with gear design, bearings, lubrication systems, and housing structures
  • Master’s or PhD degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a relevant discipline

Work Rights

Not specified

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