Senior Rotor Systems Engineer

Senior Rotor Systems Engineer
Location: Irvine, CA
Job ID: #69940
Pay Range: $100-125
Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Person
Min years of experience: 5+
Degree Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering; Master's or PhD degree preferred
Detailed Job Description:
Join us as we design for the future. Be a part of a team supporting the emerging industry of electrical vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) and Advanced Air Mobility (AAM).
Join a team of creative thinkers looking to build a better mobility experience for everyone by creating a sustainable, integrated, and human-centered ecosystem with products that meet high level of safety and reliability in today's air transportation system.
What we do:
The Sr. Rotor Systems Engineer is responsible for developing the rotor systems. You will develop and deliver the rotor system from requirements to the physical product. This position will work closely with Flight Technology, Airframe, Assembly & Integration, Vehicle Management System, Flight Controls, and System Safety teams to provide a safe and efficient means to propel our aircraft.
What you can do:

• Development of trade studies around key design decisions
• Development of the safety cases, verification strategies, and risk mitigations of the rotor systems
• Develop test plans
• Provide program expertise on rotor systems
• Drive the continuous improvement of processes to increase safety and efficiency
• Prepare Certification Design Compliance Reports with Airworthiness concepts and processes
• Partner with PMO organization to implement build plan
• Up to 10% of domestic and international travel
• Other duties as assigned

What you can contribute

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering required; Master's or PhD degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years experience in aerospace dynamic systems
• Prior experience crafting rotating machinery
• Proficiency with vehicle and related sub-component product development processes
• Experience with helicopter and/or tiltrotor rotor systems
• Experience with developing rotor system test plans
• Experience with rotor system tests
• Familiarity with data collection and analysis

You may also contribute:

• Prior background knowledge of electric and hybrid powertrain systems

Benefits provided: 401K, medical, dental, and vision, sick time as applicable to state law
Butler America Aerospace, LLC. is proud to provide an equal opportunity workplace and be an affirmative action employer. Consider Butler because we are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We recognize that we thrive on diversity and inclusion for the benefit of our employees, our customers, and the communities where we are located. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.