Propulsion Engineer

Post Date

Sep 09, 2024

Location

Ridley Park,
Pennsylvania

ZIP/Postal Code

19078
US
Aug 17, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

PHL-731687

Pay Rate

$42 - $52 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

One of our large aerospace clients is hiring for Propulsion Engineers (Associate, Mid Level, and Sr Level) to perform propulsion system and structure support and analysis on various commercial and defense programs. This position requires hybrid work to be performed onsite at Ridley Park, PA a minimum of 3 days a week. The statement of work will include development, integration, and qualification projects. You can expect to apply your skills in air breathing propulsion design, analysis and testing in Flight disciplines to meet our customers' requirements.

Position Responsibilities:
-Participate in various testing, analysis, modeling and simulation tools to estimate or calculate system performance.
-Support definition and performance of certification tests for propulsion sub-systems and components.
-Assist with ground and flight test planning. Participate in conduct of ground and flight test.
-Contribute to definition of requirements for propulsion systems, auxiliary power systems and vehicle fuel and tank systems.
-Coordination and control of the functional and physical interfaces between the propulsion system and the vehicle.
-Support development of specifications and architectural and configuration concepts for associated vehicle systems to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
-Assist with design of propulsion sub-systems and components to meet all vehicle design and performance criteria.
-Support fielded systems to assure continued reliability and airworthiness.
-Assist with development of concepts for future propulsion systems to meet anticipated requirements.

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Required Skills & Experience

Bachelor degree in Engineering or relevant field
Minimum 2-3 years of working experience within aerospace or aviation
Minimum 1 year of experience working with structural propulsion, nacelle design, or stress engineering within the field.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Active Secret Clearance
Flight or ground test experience
Experience with jet engines and/or air breathing propulsion operation fundamentals
Propulsion analysis, integration design, system installation and support experience
Component and hardware integration
Vendor management experience
Qualification and Certification experience

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.