Propulsion Engineer 4

CTS International; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 103,320 - 118,473; Full time

Job summary

CTS International is looking for a Propulsion Engineer in Everett, Washington, for a contract role of 6+ months. The ideal candidate will lead installations analysis and support FAA and EASA certification processes for the 767, 777, and VC-25B programs. Key responsibilities include defining requirements, generating certification data, and coordinating with stakeholders.

A Bachelor's degree in engineering or related fields is required, along with substantial experience in project leadership and installations analysis. Excellent communication skills and the ability to navigate complex environments are essential.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience with Bachelor's, 7+ years with Master's, 4+ years with PhD.
• Experience leading complex projects and development programs.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform installations analysis within the propulsion engineering team.
• Lead requirements definition, validation, and verification activities.
• Draft, review, and approve test plans for compliance.

Skills

Project leadership

FAA certification processes

EASA certification processes

Installations analysis

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Self-motivation

Team management

DAE experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry

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.