Sr. Aeronautical Engineer (Propulsion)

Sr. Aeronautical Engineer (Propulsion)Date: Oct 14, 2026Location: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, United StatesCompany: HII's Mission Technologies DivisionRequisition Number: 30685 Required Travel: 11 - 25% Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt Anticipated Salary Range: $109,636.00 - $140,000.00 Security Clearance: Secret Level of Experience: SeniorThis opportunity resides with Warfare Systems, a business group within HII's Mission Technologies division. Warfare Systems comprises cyber and mission IT; electronic warfare; and C5ISR systems. HII works within our nation's intelligence and cyber operations communities to defend our interests in cyberspace and anticipate emerging threats. Our capabilities in cybersecurity, network architecture, reverse engineering, software and hardware development uniquely enable us to support sensitive missions for the U.S. military and federal agency partners.Leadership at HII – Mission TechnologiesHII's Leadership Capability Framework defines the standard of excellence expected of all leaders across Mission Technologies. Leaders are accountable for modeling these capabilities and building them within their teams:Know & Grow Your People – Develop talent, empower teams, and build an inclusive environment.Build Relationships – Strengthen trust, collaboration, and cross-functional partnerships.Take Ownership – Drive accountability, execution excellence, and results.Customer First – Anticipate mission needs and deliver value to our partners.Shape the Future – Inspire innovation and align work with strategic priorities.Act with Urgency – Make informed decisions and move with purpose.Job DescriptionHII Mission Technologies Division's Propulsion Systems Team has a pending opening for a mid to senior-level systems engineer, with experience in aircraft propulsion system design. In this role, the candidate will directly support the Propulsion Acquisition Division at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and provide system design, development, integration, test products, and subject matter expertise of a wide variety of aircraft engines for the US Air Force. The candidate will perform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total aircraft propulsion systems.Essential Job ResponsibilitiesPerform technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost, risk, and supportability, effectiveness analyses for total systemsPerform system analysis at all levels to include concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposalEnsure the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraintsPerform functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specificationsApply Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles to speed innovation, increase operating efficiencies, and assist in development, integration, and certification of complex systemsParticipate in the System Engineering life cycle, including requirements development, architecture development, system analyses (reliability, maintainability, etc.), integration, test planning, and system verificationIdentify potential risks related to propulsion system development and integrationDevelop strategies and models to mitigate risksContribute to the development of long-term roadmaps for propulsion system technologies by evaluating emerging technologies and industry trends to inform roadmap planning and decision-makingEmploy various testing, analysis, and modeling and simulation (M&S) tools to estimate or calculate system performanceMinimum Qualifications9 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 7 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 13 years relevant experienceDemonstrated skills in planning, implementing, and reporting on Systems Engineering activities on previous propulsion related effortsExperience in a variety of aspects of aerospace design development processes including design, analysis, testing, and integrationCandidate will be required to work with other engineering disciplinesPreferred RequirementsExperience with MBSE tools, such as Cameo, Enterprise Architect, and/or RhapsodyWorking knowledge of MATLAB, PYTHON, and other programing languagesKnowledge of engine test facilities and capabilities available within the U.S. Air Force or industryPropulsion design, development, and/or test experienceMultidisciplinary Design, Analysis, and Optimization experienceExperience working in U.S. Air Force acquisitions Program OfficesPhysical RequirementsStandard professional office environment. Prolonged computer use and sitting (adjustable workstations may be available)Light lifting and movement of materials may be requiredThe listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills. Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.Do You Need Assistance?If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis.