Description
We are seeking a Senior Propulsion Test Engineer to lead the planning and execution of propulsion test campaigns for the X-BAT platform. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for end-to-end ownership of propulsion test activities, from test architecture and test stand design through execution, data analysis, and iteration.
Your primary focus will be on ensuring test results accurately characterise engine and subsystem performance, de-risk integration, and inform flight readiness decisions. This role is hands-on, data-driven, and highly cross-functional, requiring close collaboration with propulsion engineers, design engineers, technicians, controls, airframe, and flight test teams.
Key responsibilities include:
- Owning the propulsion test program from requirements through execution, data review, and test-to-flight handoff.
- Architecting, designing, analysing, and building test stands and fixtures for engine, fuel, oil, bleed air, and TVC-related testing.
- Defining and implementing instrumentation plans, DAQ architecture, calibration methods, and test procedures.
- Leading ground test campaigns, including performance mapping, transient response, and edge-of-envelope testing.
- Analysing test data to validate performance, identify anomalies, and drive design or control updates.
- Partnering with propulsion REs and controls engineers to ensure test coverage closes risk against CONOPS and mission profiles.
- Driving root cause investigations for test anomalies and implementing corrective actions.
- Authoring test plans, reports, and readiness reviews; representing propulsion test in design and flight readiness reviews.
Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or a related engineering discipline, 5+ years of experience in propulsion or engine testing in aerospace development environments, and hands-on experience with engine test cells, test stand design, instrumentation, and DAQ systems.