Propulsion & Aerospace Modeling Lead (Hybrid/Remote)

Tharp Consulting; Folsom (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Tharp Consulting leads propulsion and aerospace modeling, simulation, and algorithm design, owning high-fidelity models, control algorithms, and simulation architectures to evaluate performance and tradeoffs.

In a hybrid or remote setup, the role collaborates across engineering, software, and systems teams, mentoring engineers and steering technical direction for integrated, robust solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in propulsion and aerospace modeling and simulation.
• Proficiency in control algorithm development and validation.
• Ability to design simulation architectures and integrate across disciplines.
• Experience leading teams, mentoring engineers, and driving technical execution.
• Collaborative mindset with cross-functional engineering and software stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced propulsion/aerospace models and simulation environments.
• Develop and validate control algorithms and computational methods.
• Assess system performance and support requirements and system-level decisions.
• Collaborate with engineering, software, systems, and test teams to integrate solutions.
• Mentor and manage an engineering team, guiding technical direction and quality.

Skills

Propulsion modeling & simulation

Control algorithm development

Simulation architecture design

Team leadership & mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Tharp Consulting leads propulsion and aerospace modeling, simulation, and algorithm design, owning high-fidelity models, control algorithms, and simulation architectures to evaluate performance and tradeoffs.

In a hybrid or remote setup, the role collaborates across engineering, software, and systems teams, mentoring engineers and steering technical direction for integrated, robust solutions.