Electric Power Systems and Propulsion Group Manager

Job Code 3829

Assigned Aurora Location Manassas, VA

Locations Manassas, VA

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Electric Power Systems and Propulsion Group Manager

Position Overview

At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated Electric Power Systems and Propulsion Group Manager to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

Responsibilities

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing subsidiary, is seeking a Electric Power Systems and Propulsion Group Manager to contribute to the design and development of next generation electric and hybrid-electric power and propulsion systems for manned and unmanned aerial vehicles including efficient high performance vertical take-off and landing aircraft, high-altitude and long-endurance (HALE) UAVs, and megawatt-scale electrified propulsion aircraft.

The Group Manager position will be the functional lead for a team of 10 engineers with background in Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, and Aerospace engineering involved in the design and development of advanced power distribution and electric propulsion systems. Lead responsibilities include:

-developing and disseminating standard practices of design, development, and validation within the discipline

-collaborating with the Electric Power and Energy group manager and Electronic Systems and Power Division Manager on the strategic roadmap for hiring, facilities, and technology development

-collaborating with the Project Managers and Integrated Product Team (IPT) leads to successfully support funded aircraft and subsystem projects.

-supporting and managing the group staff including all engineering overhead functions (e.g. performance reviews)

-providing expert advice and review as a non-advocate reviewer

-supporting integration and lessons learned across the Boeing enterprise

As part of a highly collaborative environment you will work independently and on a multi-disciplinary team. As such, candidates must have excellent communication and organizational skills and the desire to take on new tasks and develop new skills.

Minimum Requirements

-Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Aerospace, Systems, or other relevant discipline.

-7 (+) years of relevant industry experience or fewer years with an advanced engineering degree.

Engineering background must include:

New product development through commercial introduction

High voltage power distribution and/or propulsion systems

-Must be a US Person.

Preferred Requirements

Advanced Engineering Degree in Electrical, Aerospace, Systems, or a relevant discipline

Experience:

7 (+) years of relevant industry experience

-Professional experience leading the engineering efforts of design, analysis, and testing of high voltage power distribution and/or propulsion systems through to new product commercial introduction.

-Academic/professional experience with some or all of the following:

-Electrical system and propulsion development with several development cycles managing and implementing complex systems

-Leading a multidiscipline team in a rapid development environment

-Electric motors, electric motor controllers, power electronics, and high voltage electrical system design.

-System safety assessments, failure hazard analysis, and certification and test plans

-System architectures design and performance analysis

-System component requirement definition, design, and development.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work onsite in an office environment

Salary Range (Annualized USD)

• Minimum Range: $122,000.00 to $217,000.00

• Maximum Range: $122,000.00 to $217,000.00

  Aurora Company Overview Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Our mission is to apply autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft. During the last three decades, Aurora has designed, rapid-prototyped, and flown an average of one new vehicle a year for both government and commercial customers. Now, as an independent subsidiary of Boeing, Aurora’s innovation is combined with Boeing’s size and strength, creating an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of aerospace systems.

  Equal Opportunity Employer Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

  Aurora Total Rewards At Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Aurora Flight Sciences provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.