Propulsion Architect

jetzero.aero

Long Beach, CA, United States
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Propulsion airframe integration expertise
Blended wing body (bwb) aircraft design
Supplier selection and oem engagement
** JetZero is seeking a Propulsion Architect to lead the design and integration of propulsion systems for their innovative Blended Wing Body aircraft. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in propulsion and engineering management, with a focus on collaborative and agile methodologies. **

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading the powerplant architecture definition and integration for a novel Blended Wing Body aircraft designed to use up to 50% less fuel.
  • Candidates will serve as the primary technical interface with external engine, APU, and nacelle OEMs while managing the supplier selection process.
  • The position requires providing strategic leadership to Powerplant Engineering teams through concept, design, and down-selection phases in an agile environment.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** JetZero is seeking a Propulsion Architect to lead the design and integration of propulsion systems for their innovative Blended Wing Body aircraft. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background in propulsion and engineering management, with a focus on collaborative and agile methodologies. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Propulsion airframe integration expertise
  • Blended Wing Body (BWB) aircraft design
  • Supplier selection and OEM engagement
  • Powerplant engineering team leadership
  • Certification and safety requirement alignment

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with hydrogen propulsion systems
  • Agile environment collaboration skills
  • Strategic trade study capabilities
  • Cross-functional engineering communication

Key Requirements

  • Strong technical background in propulsion airframe integration
  • Engineering management experience
  • Ability to lead supplier selection processes

Work Rights

Not specified

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