Propulsion Analysis Engineer Engines Level 3\4
Defines requirements for engine and auxiliary power unit systems. Defines, coordinates and controls the functional and physical interfaces between the propulsion systems and the vehicle. Develops specifications and architectural and configuration concepts for associated vehicle systems to meet customer and regulatory requirements. Configures propulsion sub-systems and components to meet all vehicle design and performance criteria. Uses various testing, analysis, modeling and simulation tools to estimate or calculate system performance. Defines and performs certification tests for propulsion sub-systems and components. Supports fielded systems to assure continued reliability. Develops concepts for future propulsion systems to meet anticipated requirements. Works under general direction. Background desired is a familiarity with air-breathing propulsion systems, primarily fluids (air, fuel, oil) and mechanical systems. Tools desired: CATIA V4, CATIA V5, ENOVIA, PDM, REDARS, IVT, MATLAB, FORTRAN, CFD, SINDA, Fluent, Thermal Desktop, Microsoft - Word, Excel, Project, Power Point. Aero or Mechanical engineering degrees strongly preferred.
Competencies
General• Adaptability
Understands changes in own and others' work and situations; may be asked to explain the logic or basis for change to less experienced employees; actively seeks information about changes affecting own and fellow employees' jobs. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to fellow interorganizational employees and occasionally to external customers. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors.
• Communication
Clarifies purpose and importance; stresses major points; follows a logical sequence. Keeps the audience engaged through use of techniques such as analogies, illustrations, humor, an appealing style, body language, and voice inflection. Frames the message in line with audience experience, background, and expectations; uses terms, examples, and analogies that are meaningful to the audience. Seeks input from audience; checks understanding; presents message in different ways to enhance understanding. Uses syntax, pace, volume, diction, and mechanics appropriate to the media being used. Accurately interprets messages from others and responds appropriately.
• Customer Focus
Makes customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; develops and sustains productive customer relationships; uses information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; periodically becomes involved in sharing information with customers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities; considers how actions or plans will affect customers; responds quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems; assists higher graded employees and/or project team leaders in implementing ways to monitor and evaluate customer concerns, issues, and satisfaction and to anticipate customer needs.
• Initiating Action
Takes immediate action when confronted with a problem or when made aware of a situation in own or other work area. Implements new ideas or potential solutions without prompting; does not wait for others to take action or to request action. Takes action that goes beyond job requirements in order to achieve objectives.
Technical• Analyze & Interpret Engr Data
Basic - Complete ability to analyze and interpret company products (e.g., analyzing and troubleshooting GSE problems). Makes use of and applies job practices, techniques, standards, principles, theories, and concepts. Knowledge acquired through on the job training.
Preferred - Extensive and specialized ability to analyze and interpret company products (e.g., ability to analyze and interpret all products and services with the group). Makes use of and applies job practices, techniques, standards, principles, theories, and concepts. Recognized as a job expert within the department/organization.
• Fuel System Design & Analysis
Basic - Complete knowledge of fuel systems design, performance, and integration. Complete knowledge of fuel system operating principles, design variables and requirements, and analysis methods. Complete knowledge of pump performance, tank pressure and volume, refueling rates, control logic, structural design, etc) and assigned products/systems tasks to manage, and related airplane systems/operations. Complete knowledge in skills fuel system design and analysis tools (CAD, analysis programs, fault tree analysis, etc). Knowledgeable of most standard airplane processes for the design, test, analysis, manufacture, and support of in-service product. Knowledge of assigned system/components and ability to develop design solutions of minor to moderate complexity. Ability to define fuel system certification and functional test requirements. Ability to modify existing fuel system functional test requirements and support factory testing.
Preferred - Advanced knowledge of airplane fuel system and operations. Advanced and extensive knowledge and expertise of assigned system/components and is able to conduct complex and extensive analyses associated with those systems. Ability to plan research and development of new fuel systems configurations or architectures and exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives. Ability to act in a technical leadership capacity, and plays a key role in industry technical committees for areas of specialization.
• Propulsion System Analysis
Basic - Complete knowledge of propulsion system analysis principles, processes, methods, and tools for aerospace vehicles and their components, including company and industry standards and practices.
Preferred - Extensive, specialized knowledge of propulsion system analysis principles, processes, methods, and tools for aerospace vehicles and their components, including company and industry standards and practices.
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationDo you have at least 5 years or more of engineering experience?
Do you meet the criteria described in the 'Typical Education / Experience' section of this requisition?
Typical Education/Experience
Level 3 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: Bachelor's and 5 or more years' experience, Master's degree with 3 or more years' experience or PhD degree with experience. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Level 4 - Degree and typical experience in engineering classification: 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. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.
Other Job related information
Prefer Engineering degrees in Mechanical and Aerospace/Aeronautical disciplines
- Business Unit Commercial Airplanes
- Division Bcag Office Of The President
- Program
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Career/Experienced
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 04/05/2012
