Electrifed Aircraft Propulsion Controls Engineer

Kinsley Power Systems; Brook Park (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) plan with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Accrued Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Pet Insurance

Job summary

HX5, LLC in Brook Park, Ohio, supporting NASA Glenn Research Center, seeks a Mechanical Engineer I to aid electrified propulsion controls research. You will help develop a micro-turbojet engine controller, connect actuators, and verify safety and repeatability under NASA procedures.

The role requires MATLAB/Simulink expertise, familiarity with SOLIDWORKS and Thermal Desktop, and ability to work independently while collaborating with NASA teams on fuel-to-electric conversion for aero propulsion

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in Matlab and Simulink.
• Familiar with SOLIDWORKS, Thermal Desktop, and gas turbine concepts.
• Experience with electrified powertrain modeling and thermal management for electrified aircraft.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to work independently and collaborate with NASA.

Responsibilities

• Develop a controller for a micro-turbojet engine.
• Connect and test actuators and controller of a micro-turbojet engine.
• Ensure functionality, safety and repeatability of actuators and controller.
• Assist in building a test cell control system for small-scale fuel-to-electric research.

Skills

MATLAB

Simulink

SOLIDWORKS

Thermal Desktop

Gas turbine concepts

Electric propulsion modeling

Thermal management

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Electrified Aircraft Propulsion Controls Engineer

Mechanical Engineer I

NASA Glenn Research Center

Brook Park, Ohio

HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.

HX5 is currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer/Thermal Analyst to join our team in Brook Park, Ohio in support of the GEARS contract at NASA Glenn Research Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The selected candidate will support the development of fuel-to-electric conversion for aeropropulsion powertrains and their supporting technologies. Primary objectives are for development of a controller for a micro-turbojet engine and its testing, following NASA's established procedures and regulations, to ensure functionality, safety, and repeatability. The chosen candidate should be able to accomplish the following: analysis through modeling and simulation, perform testing to evaluate effectiveness, and diagnose and resolve technical issues. In addition, the knowledge gained will be used for redesigns to enhance performance and reliability.

Primarily, the selected candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Develop a controller for a micro-turbojet engine
• Connect and test the actuators and controller of a micro-turbojet engine
• Ensure the functionality, safety, and repeatability of the micro-turbojet engine actuators and controller
• Assist in the build-up of a test cell control system for small-scale fuel-to-electric conversion research

This effort is monitored by the Intelligent Control and Autonomy Branch at NASA GRC, which conducts research and development of technologies to increase the level of intelligence and autonomy in complex aerospace space systems with a strong focus on aero-space propulsion systems.

Required Skills:

• Proficient in Matlab and Simulink
• Experience or familiarity with SOLIDWORKS
• Experience or familiarity with Thermal Desktop
• Experience or familiarity with gas turbine engine concepts
• Experience or familiarity with electrified powertrain modeling, integration, and operation
• Experience or familiarity with thermal management concepts for electrified aircraft.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly motivated and able to work independently
• Committed to successful collaboration with the NASA team and partners

Desired Skills:

• Experience working with NASA on an electrified aero propulsion project
• Experience with fuel-to-electric conversion for hybrid electric aircraft.
• Experience or familiarity in requirements development for hardware development and testing

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and zero (0) to two (2) years of relevant experience

Other Position Requirements:

• Proof of U.S. Citizenship
• Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation

HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include:

• Relocation Assistance
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Pet Insurance

HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.

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