Hydraulics System Design Engineer

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At Boom, we’re building supersonic aircraft with astonishing speed and precision—and we need systems that can match. Our next-generation airliners depend on robust, certifiable, high-performance hydraulic systems—and that’s where you come in.

We’re looking for a Hydraulics System Design Engineer to help lead the design and build of these systems for Overture and beyond. This role is equal parts deep technical work and big-picture systems thinking. It’s for an engineer who’s been in the trenches—who’s debugged, pressure-tested, and qualified real hardware under demanding conditions. If you're ready to own the system from clean-sheet to flight test, we’d love to talk.

Role Overview:

• Design and develop next-gen hydraulic systems that meet the airworthiness requirements
• Drive concept development, architecture selection, and system optimization for reliability, safety, and performance
• Lead trade studies and system-level analysis for flight control and landing gear applications
• Develop qualification plans, define test requirements, and guide testing from component to system level
• Generate and maintain clear, comprehensive technical documentation packages
• Contribute to design reviews and program milestones across development and test
• Mentor junior engineers and support a high-standards, high-autonomy engineering culture

The Ideal Candidate:

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
• Skilled in modeling fluid dynamics, conducting system-level trade studies, and interpreting test data to drive sound technical decisions
• Able to convey complex hydraulic system concepts clearly across engineering, supplier, and program teams to support aligned execution
• Understands how hydraulic systems interface with flight controls, landing gear, and the broader aircraft architecture—balancing performance, weight, reliability, and cost
• Direct experience working with regulators through the certification process
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills in fast-moving environments

What Will Set You Apart:

• Knowledge of 14 CFR Part 25 hydraulic system requirements
• Experience with 5,000 PSI hydraulic systems and fly-by-wire actuation
• Hands-on background in landing gear or flight control hydraulics
• Familiarity with industry standards (ARP4754, SAE, ASTM)
• Project leadership experience within multidisciplinary aerospace teams
• Model-based systems engineering (MBSE) knowledge and systems thinking mindset
• You’ve used coding and AI not just for flash, but to cut through repetitive tasks, speed up workflows, and make smarter decisions faster.

Compensation

The Base Salary Range for this position is $107,000 - $135,000 per year. Actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Boom’s total rewards package for employees. Other rewards may include long term incentives/equity, a flexible PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits.

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

ITAR Requirement

To conform to U.S. Government aerospace technology export regulations (ITAR and EAR), applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here.

Boom is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. 

Want to build a faster future? Come join Boom.