Lead Engine Design Engineer, 4 (Relocation Assistance Available)

Company: Insitu, Inc.
Location: Bingen
Posted on: May 3, 2021

Job Description:

At Insitu, a Boeing company, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. You can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are core values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Insitu is looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Lead Engine Design Engineer to advance the state of the art for Insitu's unmanned aircraft systems.

As a technical lead on the Propulsion team you will lead a team to design and support sustainment on propulsion systems for Group 2 and Group 3 Unmanned Aircraft Systems in the 25cc to 150cc range. Tasks include:

• Overseeing all phases of the engine development cycle.
• Establishes and/or approves engine and component specifications and performance targets.
• Performs design efforts, layout and evaluation of engine systems and components.
• Researches and develops methods and technologies to improve performance, reliability, durability and manufacturability.
• Assesses impact on current design approaches and implements best practices. Establishes and reviews test criteria, development documentation and engineering drawings.
• Perform verification and validation testing and evaluates test outcome data. Reviews and analyzes engine flight and bench test data findings.
• Reviews and/or conducts failure mode, effects, and criticality/failure root- cause analysis.
• Establishes areas for design improvement.
• Evaluates production and configuration problem trends. Reviews and approves assembly and operator instructions. Establishes and implements minimum engine acceptance criteria.

In addition to working with a fantastic group of engineers on cool technology our Engineering building is in Hood River, Oregon, a mecca for outdoor sports such as windsurfing, kiteboarding, mountain biking, hiking, whitewater, and skiing (plus many more). If you're passionate about what you do and want to live and work in an amazing place this is a great opportunity.

Education and Experience Required:

Knowledge of engineering tests techniques, including handling qualities, performance, systems testing, structural loads, propulsion, etc.

• Knowledge of internal combustion engine design to include 2/4 stroke, carbureted/electronic fuel injected, spark ignited/compression ignition, gasoline and heavy fuel delivery/combustion.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering theories (e.g., compressible/incompressible fluid flow, Bernoulli's Theorem, thermodynamics, control theory, Mohr's theory of stress) and methods/formula selection (e.g., vibration analysis, load calculations, heat transfer, flow, root cause analysis, pressure drop).
• Extensive experience in propulsion and aviation engines. Experience in 2 cycle engines with heavy fuel combustion capability is a plus.
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Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree of Science from an accredited course of study, in engineering or computer science. Typical experience: 9-13 years in an engineering classification with a Bachelor's degree or 7-11 years' experience in an engineering classification with a Master's degree.

EEO Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity: Insitu's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation and benefits and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity: Insitu's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation and benefits and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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