Hybrid Principal Fuel Systems Engineer

Posted 2 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Lead architecture, development, and validation of fuel systems for advanced AI-powered aircraft.
  • Own the full lifecycle of fuel system design—from concept through flight testing.
  • Tackle high-impact challenges: enabling efficient long-endurance flight, optimizing aircraft center of gravity, and developing robust systems that perform flawlessly in extreme conditions.
  • Mentor others and drive technical excellence across our air vehicle portfolio.
  • Support and guide ground and flight test campaigns; perform root-cause analysis for system anomalies.

Requirements

  • B.S. or M.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related engineering discipline.
  • 12–15+ years of experience in aircraft fuel systems, aerospace fluids, or propulsion integration.
  • Demonstrated expertise with fuel system design, analysis, and certification for manned or unmanned aircraft.
  • Deep understanding of fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and CFD principles.
  • Proficiency with analysis and modeling tools (ANSYS Fluent, OpenFOAM, MATLAB/Simulink) and CAD software (NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks).
  • Strong technical leadership and mentoring experience within multidisciplinary teams.
  • Familiarity with FAA and MIL-STD certification requirements and validation testing.
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • For remote candidates - ability to travel up to 25%.

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Job title

Principal Fuel Systems Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$209,197 - $313,795 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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