Senior Propulsion Engineer - Turbine Systems Aerodynamics and Design

1w1 week ago

Boom Supersonic

Centennial, US · Full-time · $107,000 – $203,000

About this role

Boom Supersonic’s mission is to make the world dramatically more accessible through a renaissance in supersonic flight. The company is developing the Symphony supersonic engine, which powers the Overture supersonic airliner. As a Senior Propulsion Engineer, you’ll work on the turbine systems at the heart of this fastest development of a large-scale propulsion system in aviation history.

You’ll lead development of the high pressure and low pressure turbine systems, including performance and aerodynamic design. Design airfoils and flowpaths via CFD analysis, develop 1D meanline models, and create performance maps. Participate in rig tests, assess as-built hardware, and influence the overall Overture aircraft and Symphony integrated propulsion system.

Work shoulder to shoulder with aircraft designers, systems leads, and test engineers in a remarkably small team. Coordinate with leadership, team members, and suppliers to ensure designs support manufacturing metrics. Thrive in the unknown with driven, curious people committed to building what’s never been built before.

Advocate for component rigs, analyze rig and engine test data, and recommend courses of action. Develop toolchains and multi-disciplinary workflows integrating engine analyses with airframe development. Be there when the Symphony prototype roars to life on the test stand this year and takes flight soon after.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
Self-motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills who can be a team player and solve challenging problems
Design experience in axial turbomachinery leading various different phases of the design process using different fidelity of the tools such as meanline, 2D analyses, and 3D analyses (e.g., geometry creation, mesh, and execute CFD)
Proficiency in CAD to support the module integration efforts in the engine
Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages
Experience working with engine cycle analysis tools such as NPSS or PyCycle
Willingness to both speak and listen, to give opinions and receive opinions

Responsibilities

Lead the development of the Symphony turbine system (High pressure and Low pressure), including performance and aerodynamic design
Design airfoils and flowpath via CFD analysis
Develop 1D meanline models, design blading for airfoils, develop performance maps, spec out and participate in rig tests, assess as-built hardware, and influence the overall Overture aircraft and Symphony integrated propulsion system
Advocate for component rigs when deemed necessary, analyze rig and engine test data, recommend courses of action
Develop and integrate toolchains and processes, including multi-disciplinary workflows and automation that fully integrate engine and propulsion analyses with airframe development
Coordinate with leadership, team members, and suppliers to ensure the designs can support the manufacturing metrics
Get involved in all aspects of Symphony engine development and Overture propulsion system integration, including fabrication and testing