Chief Propulsion Architect for Advanced Aerospace

Brightleaf Group; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightleaf Group seeks a Chief Engineer, Aerospace to provide strategic and technical leadership for propulsion technologies in aerospace and defense. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, drive concept-to-production development, and ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.

This high‑level role partners with exec leadership, government agencies, defense customers, and commercial partners to align technical solutions with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Master’s or Ph.D. preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical vision, architecture, and engineering execution for aerospace propulsion programs.
• Direct multidisciplinary engineering teams including mechanical, electrical, controls, power systems, manufacturing, and testing.
• Define system requirements, technical roadmaps, and development milestones for advanced propulsion solutions.
• Oversee the complete product lifecycle from concept development to prototyping, validation, certification support, manufacturing, and field deployment.
• Serve as the principal technical authority for customer engagements, government programs, and strategic partnerships.
• Drive the sizing, development and integration of advanced propulsion systems for eVTOL, hybrid‑electric aircraft, and UAS.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering

Master's or Ph.D. preferred

Job description

Brightleaf Group seeks a Chief Engineer, Aerospace to provide strategic and technical leadership for propulsion technologies in aerospace and defense. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, drive concept-to-production development, and ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.

This high‑level role partners with exec leadership, government agencies, defense customers, and commercial partners to align technical solutions with business objectives.