Senior Jet Engine Design Engineer – Interceptor Drones

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About the Role We are building next-generation interceptor drones and are looking for a Senior Jet Engine Design Engineer to lead the development of small-scale jet propulsion systems (12–25 kg thrust class), from concept to flight-ready hardware. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role in a fast-moving startup environment where speed and iteration matter more than lengthy upfront studies. Responsibilities: Design and develop new small jet engines (12–25 kg thrust range) in-house, optimized for very low production cost Own the aerodynamic design of turbine components, balancing performance, manufacturability, and cost Design a large portion of the turbine for metal 3D printing (additive manufacturing), leveraging design-for-AM principles to reduce part count, weight, and cost Work closely…

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