Boom Supersonic · 2 hours ago
Senior Propulsion Engineer - Engine Secondary Air Systems
Centennial, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$107K/yr - $135K/yr
5+ years expBoom Supersonic is a pioneering company in supersonic flight, known for building the XB-1 jet and the Overture airliner. They are seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer to lead the engineering of secondary air systems for the Symphony turbofan engine, focusing on thermal management and system integration.
AerospaceAir TransportationManufacturing
No H1B
U.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Jackie (Jack) Timmins (she/her)
Responsibilities
Lead the Secondary Air Systems engineering for the Symphony turbofan engine
Take ownership of the engine thermal management systems for secondary flows
Provide inputs to a whole engine model, evaluate results, and recommend improvements
Take on the big picture view of Symphony as a total system and be responsible for helping to integrate the needs of multiple disciplines such as aero, thermal, structure, and durability in the engine
Develop and integrate toolchains and processes, including multi-disciplinary workflows and automation that fully integrate engine and propulsion analyses with airframe development
Beyond these specific things, there are many opportunities to get involved in all aspects of Symphony engine development and Overture propulsion system integration, including fabrication and testing
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages
Significant experience as an engine secondary air systems engineer working on a turbofan architecture
Demonstrated experience in developing whole engine 1D flow networks for gas turbines in software such as Altair/GE Flow Simulator, thermal desktop, etc
Experience in leading whole engine model creation and execution
Experience in correlating engine test data to calibrate heat transfer models for whole engine modeling
In-depth knowledge of different seal configurations applicable to modern turbofan architectures
Ability to clearly think through and communicate coupled engine and aircraft system level interactions
Ability to navigate through CAD to support module integration efforts in the engine
Willingness to both speak and listen, to give opinions and receive opinions, to consider all the data and be part of building the team consensus to move forward
To conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations (ITAR and EAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
Preferred
Component or module ownership experience in a turbomachinery program or product
Experience with secondary air systems architecture and past development programs for in-service turbomachinery
Prior experience working with engine cycle analysis tools such as NPSS or PyCycle
Supersonic jet engine design experience
Part 33 commercial certification experience
Ability to dive deep into component-level design and analysis
Background in developing design tools, methods or processes
Testing and data-reduction experience
Experience with Axstream or ADS turbomachinery software
A strong desire to avoid bureaucracy and move fast in a dynamic environment
Benefits
Long-term incentives/equity
Flexible PTO
A suite of progressive benefits designed to support our employees’ well-being and growth
Company
Boom Supersonic
Boom Supersonic is a commercial airplane manufacturer that builds supersonic airliners designed for speed, safety, and sustainability.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$732.5MKey Investors
Darsana Capital PartnersNEOM Investment FundMomentum Ventures
2025-12-09Series B· $300M
2024-12-16Series A· $100M
2024-04-24Convertible Note· $25M
Leadership Team
Blake Scholl
Founder/CEO
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