Senior Aircraft Fluid Systems Engineer - ECS & Hydraulics

Executive Recruiting Group; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Executive Recruiting Group seeks a Senior Aircraft Fluid Systems Engineer to help define, model, analyze, and integrate critical fluid systems for a first-of-its-kind aircraft, including hydraulic power, air management, and environmental control systems (ECS).

The role requires leading cross-functional technical work from concept through execution in a fast-moving environment, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to deliver robust aerospace systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in aircraft systems engineering, fluids systems, environmental control systems, hydraulics, thermal systems, or related aerospace systems.
• Strong experience with Simulink, MATLAB, and Python for modeling, simulation, and data analysis.
• Solid understanding of environmental control systems, hydraulics systems, or related aircraft subsystems.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, and drive tasks to completion with minimal oversight.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop, validate, and maintain systems level models for environmental control and hydraulic power systems using Simulink, MATLAB, Python, among other tools.
• Perform analyses related to thermal management, airflow, pressure control, fluid dynamics, and system integration.
• Support system architecture definition, requirements development, and verification planning.
• Interpret and apply FAA Part 25 regulations to ensure compliance throughout design and development.
• Lead technical interactions with suppliers, including reviewing designs, managing deliverables, and ensuring alignment with program requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to support aircraft level integration and trade studies, including providing 3D layouts of equipment in CATIA.
• Prepare clear technical documentation, analysis reports, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Simulink

MATLAB

Python

environmental control systems

analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

CATIA

Job description

Executive Recruiting Group seeks a Senior Aircraft Fluid Systems Engineer to help define, model, analyze, and integrate critical fluid systems for a first-of-its-kind aircraft, including hydraulic power, air management, and environmental control systems (ECS).

The role requires leading cross-functional technical work from concept through execution in a fast-moving environment, collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to deliver robust aerospace systems.