Electrifed Aircraft Propulsion Controls Engineer
Listed on 2026-09-06
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineer
Electrified Aircraft Propulsion Controls Engineer Mechanical Engineer I NASA Glenn Research Center Brook Park, Ohio
HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran and woman-owned company with locations nationwide.
HX5 is currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer/Thermal Analyst to join our team in Brook Park, Ohio in support of the GEARS contract at NASA Glenn Research Center.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:The selected candidate will support the development of fuel-to-electric conversion for aeropropulsion powertrains and their supporting technologies. Primary objective s are for development of a controller for a micro-turbojet engine and its testing, following NASA's established procedures and regulations, to ensure functionality, safety, and repeatability. The chosen candidate should be able to accomplish the following: analysis through modeling and simulation, perform testing to evaluate effectiveness, and diagnose and resolve technical issues.
In addition, the knowledge gained will be used for redesigns to enhance performance and reliability.
Primarily, the selected candidate will be responsible for the following:
- Develop a controller for a micro-turbojet engine
- Connect and test the actuators and controller of a micro-turbojet engine
- Ensure the functionality, safety, and repeatability of the micro-turbojet engine actuators and controller
- Assist in the build-up of a test cell control system for small-scale fuel-to-electric conversion research
This effort is monitored by the Intelligent Control and Autonomy Branch at NASA GRC, which conducts research and development of technologies to increase the level of intelligence and autonomy in complex aerospace space systems with a strong focus on aero-space propulsion systems.
Required Skills:- Proficient in Matlab and Simulink
- Experience or familiarity with SOLIDWORKS
- Experience or familiarity with Thermal Desktop
- Experience or familiarity with gas turbine engine concepts
- Experience or familiarity with electrified powertrain modeling, integration, and operation
- Experience or familiarity with thermal management concepts for electrified aircraft.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly motivated and able to work independently
- Committed to successful collaboration with the NASA team and partners
Skills:
- Experience working with NASA on an electrified aero propulsion project
- Experience with fuel-to-electric conversion for hybrid electric aircraft.
- Experience or familiarity in requirements development for hardware development and testing
Experience:
- Bachelor's degree and zero (0) to two (2) years of relevant experience
Position Requirements :
- Proof of U.S. Citizenship
- Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation
- Relocation Assistance
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401(k) plan with Company Match
- Paid Holidays
- Accrued Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Pet Insurance
HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer.
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