Senior Turbomachinery Engineer (Air Propulsion)

About HALCON

HALCON is a regional and international leader that offers next-generation Weapons Systems and Robotics Expertise to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. HALCON has developed in-house expertise across the entire value chain for gravity-release bomb guidance systems. This includes design, development, testing, manufacturing and assembly. Our end-to-end capabilities ensure exceptional quality and competitive pricing. As well, we are faster and more flexible in meeting customer requirements. 

Job Summary:

Provide a Development, Design and Support capability for Propulsion in Halcon Systems. Reporting to the Manager: Air Power, executing specialized engineering tasks related to key areas in the functional air breathing engine system.

Key Accountabilities:

Air Power Systems Development:

• Design from first principles axial compressors, centrifugal compressors, axial or radial turbines.
• Perform detail design and CFD analysis using best practices.
• Write engineering memo’s, work packages and detailed engineering reports for components, systems and manufacturing processes.
• Undertake design and support work throughout the life-cycle of the system under development, for all phases of conceptual design, preliminary design, detail design and development, manufacture, production, end-use support and phase-out/disposal
• Perform precise engineering calculations using theoretical methods as well as computational simulations

Project Management:

• Work with suppliers to produce high precision and quality designed components within the schedule of the project.

Innovation and Technology Advancement:

• Revise designs based on the latest technology in manufacturing and material science.
• Optimization of designed parts for manufacturability using innovative approaches to design

Collaboration and Communication:

• Mentor and coach lower level engineers in related disciplines.

Compliance and Documentation:

• Establish test specifications and procedures to ensure that all design requirements are met

Experience & Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field. A master's degree is preferred in the field of turbomachinery or other gas turbine/thermal power applications.
• Experience a similar field, with a focus on air power systems, gas turbines.
• Proven technical competence, including managing multidisciplinary requirements specifications within the gas turbine engine.
• Strong technical knowledge of air power systems, including aircraft integration, propulsion, avionics, and mission systems.
• Familiarity with military and defense industry standards, regulations, and customer requirements.
• Ability to contribute to and write technical proposals development.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a track record of delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to precision-guided munition air power systems.

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