Hypersonic Airframe and Propulsion Design Engineer

North Wind

Hypersonic Airframe and Propulsion Design Engineer designing and analyzing hypersonic test systems. Role combines technical expertise in high-speed aerodynamics and propulsion system design.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, analyze, and synthesize hypersonic ground and flight test systems and vehicles
Lead and/or support in all phases of hypersonic test article and testbed vehicle development
Perform initial thermal and structural sizing trades
Perform packaging studies for internal components
Predict vehicle mass properties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering discipline
10-15+ years of experience
Specialization in high speed airbreathing propulsion vehicle
Working knowledge of mechanical analyses

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work eligibility

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Hard Skills & Tools

hypersonic ground systemshypersonic flight test systemsthermal sizingstructural sizingpackaging studiesmass properties predictionmechanical analyseshigh speed airbreathing propulsion

Soft Skills

leadershipsupportanalysissynthesis

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering