Principal Engineer, Systems

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 Centennial, Colorado, with additional facilities in Knoxville, Tennessee, Loveland Ohio, and Mount Vernon, Ohio. Beehive is committed to grow and advance the defense industrial base while manufacturing exclusively in the USA. This role will be located at our Centennial, Colorado or Loveland, Ohio facility.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Principal Engineer, Engine Systems who will execute the design, analysis, and evaluation of turbomachinery components, assemblies, and systems integration using sound engineering principles while meeting industry standards and program requirements. This includes evaluation of the effects of the overall system (interfaces, model-based systems engineering, system trades, etc.) on components and assemblies and driving resolution to systems level challenges.

What You'll Do...

• Lead strategy on resolving complex systems level challenges and interdependencies and lead a cross-functional team of engineers from aerodynamic, thermal, mechanical, material, and manufacturing disciplines to execute analytical, design, and programmatic milestones as required from the business.
• Create design practices and processes for the engine design, assembly, and test phases of a program. Lead technical root cause / corrective action initiatives and implement changes regarding lessons learned.
• Interface with customers to develop system level solutions throughout the development program
• Adapt to the needs of the team and program to ensure execution of milestones and objectives
• Lead design reviews and coordinate with other disciplines in design, performance, stress and life, additive manufacturing, materials and system analysis
• Set test objectives and limits, instrumentation and test data requirements, and test planning to execute component validation
• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments
• Lead methodologies to develop new technologies to optimize the overall aerodynamic performance of a gas turbine with additive manufacturing. Participate in the research and development of technologies and methodologies associated with additive design to drive further capability in gas turbine systems.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated consistent with engineering best practices
• Work with suppliers to procure hardware and resolve producibility and quality issues

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
• At least 11+ years of experience in gas turbine design, test, and/or development
• At least 5 years of experience working in a systems engineering position
• Strong understanding of design software tools as used in modeling (CAD) and analysis (CFD, FEM)
• Experience working with gas turbines for aviation product applications from a mechanical and aero design perspective
• Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Experience working with additive manufacturing technologies and familiarity with design for additive manufacturing principles
• Passion for additive technology and willingness to challenge current design limitations to further exploit the benefits of additive capability
• Strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills
• Demonstrated problem solving ability and strong program leadership and execution skills
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. Citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Preferred Experience:

• Graduate degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
• Engine system expertise as it pertains to expendable systems
• Passion for disruptive design and manufacturing technologies and practices
• Familiarity with engine system design and trades (NPSS, for example)

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 $180,000-$220,000 base salary. Please note that wage information is a general guideline only, and we will consider factors such as (but not limited to) 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 at our company. 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.