Lead Engineer, Systems

Beehive Industries, LLC; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Equity in the company

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Beehive Industries is seeking a Lead Engineer, Engine Systems to provide on-site support for gas turbine engine assembly and test operations at our Centennial, Colorado facility. The role focuses on robust process control, traceability, and proactive problem solving to deliver high-quality engines that meet program requirements.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in engineering (or 6+ with a Master’s, or 3+ with a PhD) in gas turbine or aerospace environments, with strong leadership,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (required).
• 8+ years in related engineering roles, or 6+ with Master’s, or 3+ with PhD.
• Experience in gas turbine, aerospace, or complex mechanical assembly environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee gas turbine engine and component assembly operations to ensure compliance with engineering requirements and standards.
• Champion process rigor and implement best practices for assembly process control and documentation.
• Establish and maintain process traceability; document, verify, and audit assembly steps.
• Lead root cause investigations for assembly nonconformances and implement corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for safety, quality, delivery, and cost in assembly and test operations.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to manufacturing engineering teams, technicians, and specialists.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Manufacturing engineering

Process improvement

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)

Document control systems

Job description

Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter. Through the integration of additive manufacturing, the company aims to meet the growing and urgent needs for unmanned aerial defense by dramatically improving a jet engine’s speed to market, fuel efficiency, and cost.

Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to grow and advance the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA. This role will be located at our Centennial, Colorado facility.

Role Overview

The Lead Engineer, Engine Systems provides on-site engineering support of our gas turbine engine assembly operations and associated test activities. This role ensures robust assembly processes, enforces process rigor, and maintains clear traceability and documentation throughout production. The Lead Engineer drives proactive problem solving, root cause analysis, and continuous process improvement to deliver high-quality, reliable engines and components to program requirements.

What You’ll Do...

• Lead and oversee gas turbine engine and component assembly operations to ensure adherence to engineering requirements, process standards, and regulatory criteria.
• Champion process rigor and drive implementation of best practices for assembly process control and documentation.
• Establish and maintain process traceability, ensuring all assembly steps are documented, verified, and readily auditable.
• Lead root cause investigations for assembly nonconformances and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives targeting safety, quality, delivery, and cost effectiveness in assembly and test operations.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and test teams to resolve technical challenges and ensure seamless transition from assembly to test operations.
• Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and configuration control for assembly operations.
• Provide engineering oversight and technical support for engine production test operations, including troubleshooting, data review, and test readiness.
• Participate in technical assessments related to assembly and test.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to manufacturing engineering teams, technicians, and specialists.
• Interface with suppliers, customers, and inspectors to resolve production and quality issues as required.
• Ensure production assembly operations comply with company policies, quality management systems, and regulatory/industry standards.
• Other duties as assigned

You have...

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university or college

Experience

• 8 years of related engineering experience with a Bachelor’s degree, or 6 years with a Master’s degree, or a PhD with 3 years of experience, or equivalent work experience
• Significant experience in gas turbine, aerospace, or complex mechanical assembly operations, with a strong focus on manufacturing, production, or test environments
• Understanding of gas turbine engines, turbomachinery design, and aerospace propulsion systems
• Ability to lead complex technical problem solving and drive engineering decisions
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting technical information
• Strong understanding of engineering documentation, requirements management, and configuration control practices
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice to have...

• Experience with aviation gas turbine product development and certification programs
• Experience in process engineering, process improvement, and root cause analysis (such as Six Sigma, Lean, 8D, or equivalent methodologies)
• Experience supporting expendable engine systems or defense applications
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience advancing disruptive design and manufacturing technologies

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this position is $180,000-$202,500 base salary. Please note that wage information is a general guideline only, and we will consider factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and market conditions when extending an offer.

Beehive Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group Medical, Dental, Life,and Short and Long-Term disability coverage from day one. We also offer a generous 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a Company match.Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible and will also receive equity in the company.

Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminateon the basis ofrace, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.