Propulsion Test Engineer

Heartaerospace

Torrance, CA, United States
Base: $124,000—$216,000 usd; bonus/equity: not spe...
On-site
Electric motor, inverter, gearbox, disconnect systems, and propeller subsystems testing
Hybrid-electric propulsion test stands, hil, and digital twin design
Data acquisition systems (dspace, ni, dewesoft)
Heart Aerospace is seeking a Propulsion Test Engineer to lead the testing and validation of their hybrid-electric powertrain system for the ES-30 aircraft. The role involves collaboration with various engineering teams and requires a strong background in propulsion and test engineering, particularly with electric systems

Job Summary

  • Lead the testing, validation and certification of the aircraft’s hybrid-electric powertrain system.
  • Design and commission hybrid-electric propulsion test stands, HIL, and Digital Twin, including instrumentation, safety systems, control systems, and data acquisition.
  • Analyze test data, prepare reports, and provide feedback to design teams for iterative development.

Matching Summary

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Heart Aerospace is seeking a Propulsion Test Engineer to lead the testing and validation of their hybrid-electric powertrain system for the ES-30 aircraft. The role involves collaboration with various engineering teams and requires a strong background in propulsion and test engineering, particularly with electric systems.

Salary

Base: $124,000—$216,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Electric motor, inverter, gearbox, disconnect systems, and propeller subsystems testing
  • Hybrid-electric propulsion test stands, HIL, and Digital Twin design
  • Data acquisition systems (dSPACE, NI, Dewesoft)
  • Automated test procedures and control scripts (Python, LabVIEW)
  • High voltage safety standards and procedures

Nice-to-have

  • Aerospace certification requirements (EASA CS-23/25 or FAA FAR Part 23/25)
  • Environmental, endurance, fault-injection testing
  • Root cause analysis and tools (DFMEA, fault tree analysis)
  • Hybrid propulsion systems or aerospace propulsion integration

Key Requirements

  • 2+ years of professional experience in powertrain, propulsion, or test engineering
  • Hands-on experience designing and operating powertrain or propulsion test stands
  • Deep understanding of electric powertrains
  • Proficiency with data acquisition systems and instrumentation
  • Experience developing automated test procedures
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Understanding of high voltage safety standards

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Not specified

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