Principal Engineer, Mechanical Systems Leader

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 Englewood, Colorado or Loveland, Ohio facility.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Principal Engineer, Mechanical Systems Leader that will be responsible for the design and analysis of bearings, seals, and pumps in a gas turbine engine, including the structural stress analysis and thermal analysis.

What You'll Do...

• Set the vision for the mechanical systems within the broader engine system 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
• Serve as the mechanical systems design subject matter expert as part of a diverse system design team.  Ensure products and sub-systems meet overall requirements from a design perspective. Lead component and system trades from a module perspective. Coordinate with cross-functional team to optimize the overall system to meet product requirements
• Adapt to the needs of the team and program to ensure execution of milestones and objectives. Execute design and analysis tasks across disciplines where needed in mechanical systems to support the broader team including performing static, dynamic vibration, shock, plasticity, interference, contact, and fatigue analysis
• 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 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 mechanical 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

You have...

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
• At least 12+ years of experience in mechanical systems design
• Strong understanding of design software tools as used in modelling (CAD) and analysis (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
• Proven self-starter and quick learner who can work in fast-paced cross-functional teams
• 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

Nice to have...

• Graduate degree in engineering from an accredited university or college
• Bearings, seals, and drives expertise as it pertains to expendable systems
• Passion for disruptive design and manufacturing technologies and practices

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 $185,000-$227,000 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.