Principal Engineer, Compressor Aero

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 Englewood, 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 can be located at our Loveland, Ohio or Englewood, Colorado facility.

Role Overview

Beehive Industries is looking for an energetic and driven Principal Engineer to lead the compressor aero design, analysis, and development of a novel compressor design utilizing new technologies.  This role will partner with hardware owners and various cross-functional leadership on a daily basis to develop and deliver of the overall engine performance for customers. 

What You'll Do...

• Execute the aerodynamic design, analysis, and evaluation of a centrifugal compressor using sound engineering principles while meeting industry standards and program requirements
• Expertise delivering aerodynamic solutions using 1-D, 2-D, and 3-D tools with gas turbines.  Experience in evaluating tip leakages, end wall contouring, and designing for secondary flow and cooling features
• Lead component and system trades from an aerodynamic perspective.  Set test objectives and limits, instrumentation and test data requirements, and test planning to execute component validation.  
• Serve as the aerodynamic design subject matter expert as part of a diverse system design team.  Ensure products and sub-systems meet overall requirements from a design perspective.  Advocate for component durability while understanding the trade-offs and business decisions necessary to deliver the best overall solution.  Coordinate with other analysis engineers and hardware owners to optimize the overall system to meet product requirements 
• Lead design reviews and coordinate with other disciplines in design, performance, stress and life, additive manufacturing, materials and system analysis 
• 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
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated consistent with engineering best practices 
• Work with suppliers to procure hardware and resolve producibility and quality issues  

You have...

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college 
• At least 12+ years of experience in gas turbine component design 
• Strong understanding of design software tools 
• Experience working with gas turbines for aviation product applications from a mechanical and aero design perspective 
• 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 
• Proven self-starter and quick learner 
• Due to contract requirements with the Department of Defense, U.S. citizenship is required for this role
• 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

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 $158,904-$221,052 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.