About Boom Supersonic

Boom Supersonic is transforming air travel with Overture, the world’s fastest airliner — optimized for speed, safety, and sustainability. Serving both civil and government markets, Overture will fly at twice the speed of today’s airliners and is designed to run on 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). Boom’s vision is to bring families, businesses, and cultures closer together through supersonic travel and make the world dramatically more accessible.

Are you passionate about building the supersonic future? Come join the team and help us make aviation history!

Role Overview

Boom is seeking a Propulsion System Mechanical Design Engineer to join our team. You will be working as part of the Symphony Propulsion Team developing Inlet, Nacelle and or Exhaust system architecture for the Symphony Integrated PowerPlant System (IPPS). Work would be related to one or more of the following subsystems: Inlet Cowl, Auxiliary Doors and mechanisms, nacelles, thrust reversers and exhaust systems.

Responsibilities

Create 3D layouts of IPPS components and assemblies in support of Symphony
Conduct trade studies to identify best solution for the Symphony IPPS
Define requirements and applicable design for subsystems to ensure compliance with 14CFR Part 25 regulatory certification requirements
Collaborate with other team members and suppliers throughout the design, integration, and certification activities.
Collaborate with cross functional team(s) to develop and validate interface requirements
Provide innovative solutions to technical challenges encountered
Make technical decisions with moderate supervision
Support the planning and development of wind tunnel test articles

Required Education, Skills and Abilities

Bachelor or Master’s degree in engineering with 5 or more years of experience in aerospace or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
5+ years’ experience in the design, development, aircraft integration and certification of aircraft systems
Experience with design feasibility and analysis for trade studies and down selecting solutions.
Knowledge and experience in identifying technical requirements
Knowledge of FAA Part 23/25 regulatory requirements and Advisory Circulars related to associated systems
Experience creating 3D Catia V5 or V6 models
Excellent presentation and communication skills,
The ability to interface and communicate effectively with different groups and levels of leadership internally and externally
Knowledge and experience integrating mechanical systems in aircraft or propulsion systems
Knowledge of aircraft and propulsion subsystems and components
Knowledge of structural considerations for rough sizing and layout of systems

Preferred Education, Skills and Abilities

Advanced surface lofting experience with CATIA
Design experience with 3D kinematics
Experience designing engine nacelle systems
Experience with environmental qualification per DO-160
Coordination with suppliers from development phase to hardware qualification and certification
Experience with development of supersonic aircraft technologies
Knowledge of FAA Part 33 regulatory requirements and Advisory Circulars related to associated systems

Compensation

The Base Salary Range for this position is $96,000 - $132,000. 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 performance bonuses, long term incentives/equity, an open PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits.

Application Deadline - 7/26/2024

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.

Compensation Overview