Senior Engineer, Compressor Aero

Beehive Industries is dedicated to Powering American Defense by revolutionizing the design, development, and delivery of jet propulsion systems to support the warfighter. Through the integration of additive manufacturing, the company aims to meet the growing and urgent needs for unmanned aerial defense by dramatically improving a jet engine’s speed to market, fuel efficiency, and cost.

Founded in 2020, the company is headquartered in Englewood, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to growing and advancing the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA. This role can be located at our Englewood, Colorado or Loveland, Ohio facility.

Beehive Industries is looking for an energetic and driven Senior Engineer to lead the compressor aero design, analysis, and development of a novel compressor design utilizing new technologies. This role will partner with hardware owners and various cross‑functional leadership on a daily basis to develop and deliver overall engine performance for customers.

• Execute the aerodynamic design, analysis, and evaluation of a centrifugal compressor using sound engineering principles while meeting industry standards and program requirements.
• Deliver aerodynamic solutions using 1‑D, 2‑D, and 3‑D tools for gas turbines. Evaluate tip leakages, end‑wall contouring, and design for secondary flow and cooling features.
• Lead component and system trades from an aerodynamic perspective. Set test objectives, limits, instrumentation, and test data requirements, and plan test execution for component validation.
• Serve as the aerodynamic design subject‑matter expert on a diverse system design team. Ensure products and sub‑systems meet overall requirements from a design perspective, advocate for component durability, and coordinate with other analysis engineers and hardware owners to optimize the overall system.
• Lead design reviews and coordinate with other disciplines in design, performance, stress and life, additive manufacturing, materials, and system analysis.
• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.
• Lead methodologies to develop new technologies to optimize overall aerodynamic performance of a gas turbine with additive manufacturing, and participate in R&D of associated technologies and methodologies.
• Ensure proper documentation of technical data generated, consistent with engineering best practices.
• Work with suppliers to procure hardware and resolve producibility and quality issues.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college.
• At least 5+ years of experience in gas‑turbine centrifugal and axial design.
• Strong understanding of design software tools.
• Experience with gas turbines for aviation product applications from a mechanical and aero‑design perspective.
• Experience with additive manufacturing technologies and familiarity with design for additive manufacturing principles.
• Passion for additive technology and willingness to challenge current design limitations.
• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving ability and strong program leadership and execution skills.
• Proven selfstarter and quick learner.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required for eligibility for a security clearance.

If this sounds like you, please submit an application with your resume. This could be the opportunity you are looking for to expand your skills, contribute to a winning team, and work with talented people who love what they do and take pride in our mission.

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this position is $118,381‑$170,863 base salary. Salary information is a general guideline only. We will consider factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and market conditions when extending an offer.

Beehive Industries offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes group medical, dental, life, and short‑ and long‑term disability coverage from day one. We also offer a generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match. Every role at Beehive Industries is bonus eligible and will also receive equity in the company.

Beehive Industries is committed to full compliance with applicable anti‑discrimination laws. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and value diversity. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

The pay range for this role is $118,381–$170,863 per year (US High).