Propulsion Engineer 4

Cts Technology Solutions, Inc.; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 103,320 - 118,473; Full time

Job summary

Cts Technology Solutions, Inc. is looking for a skilled professional in Everett, Washington, to join their propulsion engineering team for installations analysis. This contract role lasts 6+ months and involves leading complex projects, supporting aircraft development and certification processes, and working extensively with key stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in project management and a deep understanding of FAA and EASA certification processes, backed by a relevant engineering degree and extensive experience.

Qualifications

• 9+ years experience for Bachelor's holders in relevant fields.
• 7+ years experience for Master's holders.
• 4+ years experience for PhD holders.

Responsibilities

• Perform installations analysis within the propulsion engineering team.
• Support the continued development and certification of aircraft programs.
• Lead requirements definition and validation activities.
• Generate certification data to support requirements.
• Serve as a peer reviewer and approve technical documents.
• Draft and approve test plans for compliance demonstration.
• Coordinate with major stakeholders.
• Own milestone tracking and schedule development.
• Provide project status updates to leadership.

Skills

Leadership of complex projects

Development programs

Installations analysis

FAA certification processes

Excellent communication skills

Task management

Professional representation

DAE experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master's or Doctorate with relevant experience

Job description

Everett, Washington 6+ months Up to $86.00/Hour Contract Shift-1

Overview

• Perform installations analysis within the propulsion engineering team.
• Support the continued development, qualification, and certification of the 767, 777, and VC-25B program in areas such as fire safety, component cooling, fuel heating, oil cooling, and engine starting.
• Lead requirements definition, validation, and verification activities in support of FAA and EASA airworthiness certification.
• Generate certification data to support certification requirements.
• Serve as an SME/peer reviewer and approve technical materials, documents, and presentations produced by the Installations Analysis team.
• Draft, review, and approve test plans for component-and engine/airplane-level testing used to demonstrate compliance.
• Coordinate with GE, Rolls-Royce, Pratt & Whitney, and other stakeholders.
• Own milestone tracking and schedule development.
• Provide project status reports and updates to IPT leadership.

6+ months — possible extension and possible FTE opportunity.

What you'll need

• Experience leading complex projects.
• Experience with development programs.
• Experience with installations analysis.
• Experience with FAA or EASA certification processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and able to lead in a highly dynamic, often ambiguous, team-oriented environment.
• Ability to manage and prioritize competing tasks across a team in support of key milestones.
• Professional representation of the company in interactions with the engine company and regulatory authorities.
• DAE experience preferred.

Bachelor's and 9 or more years' experience, Master's with 7 or more years' experience or PhD with 4 or more years' experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry.