Electric Propulsion Engineer – Aerospace Systems & Testing

The Structures Company; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Job summary

The Structures Company, a premier aerospace staffing partner, seeks an Electric Propulsion Engineer to lead the selection, sizing, and integration of propulsion components for advanced aircraft. You will perform system-level trade studies and optimize motors, controllers, and batteries across flight profiles.

You will develop test plans, analyze data, and deliver validation reports in close collaboration with aerodynamics, airframe, and avionics teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Leads selection, sizing, and integration of electric propulsion components.
• Performs system-level trade studies balancing thrust, efficiency, and weight.
• Conducts tuning and performance optimization of motors and motor controllers.
• Develops propulsion test plans and supports bench, ground, and flight testing.
• Analyzes test data and recommends improvements for reliability and energy efficiency.
• Collaborates with aerodynamics, airframe, avionics, and systems engineering teams.
• Creates specifications, integration guides, and validation reports.
• Contributes to failure mode analysis, thermal modeling, and risk mitigation.

Skills

Propulsion systems

Aerospace engineering

Security clearance

System integration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

SolidWorks

3D CAD

Job description

The Structures Company, a premier aerospace staffing partner, seeks an Electric Propulsion Engineer to lead the selection, sizing, and integration of propulsion components for advanced aircraft. You will perform system-level trade studies and optimize motors, controllers, and batteries across flight profiles.

You will develop test plans, analyze data, and deliver validation reports in close collaboration with aerodynamics, airframe, and avionics teams.