Boom Supersonic
Propulsion Engineer, Bearing Mechanical Design
Centennial, CO
Work authorization required$107k-$135kDetected 26 days ago
AngularSupply ChainProcurementMechanical Design
About the role
- Analyze bearing loads and environments using whole-engine rotordynamic and secondary air/oil models, ensuring appropriate margins against fatigue, skidding, smearing, cage distress, and lubrication breakdown.
- Strong background in bearing analysis methods, including life/vibration/thermal assessment, internal load distribution, contact stress evaluation, and lubrication regime characterization for aviation gas turbines.
- Strong first-principles analytical skills applied specifically to bearing and sump module challenges, coupled with a passion for solving complex durability and reliability problems in aviation propulsion.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design, sizing, and development of mainshaft and gearbox bearings for aero gas turbine engines, with a focus on life, load capacity, thermal behavior, and robustness under supersonic mission profiles.
- Collaborate closely with aerodynamics, structures, secondary air/oil, and test engineers to integrate bearing and sump module designs seamlessly into the Symphony propulsion system and overall aircraft installation.
- Develop and refine bearing lubrication and cooling strategies (oil supply, scavenging, jets, nozzles, heat rejection) to meet durability, efficiency, and certification-driven reliability goals.
- Define and execute bearing-focused test programs (rig, module, and engine-level), including test matrices, instrumentation needs, and acceptance criteria, to validate analytical predictions and accelerate design maturation.
- Adept at troubleshooting bearing-related issues in test or service (e.g., elevated temperatures, vibration signatures, debris indications, cage/liner wear, spalling), and implementing robust design or operational mitigations.
- History of introducing new bearing analysis methods, design standards, or test approaches that materially reduced development time or improved durability for gas turbine rotating hardware.
- Curiosity and drive to push the state of the art in bearing technology for next-generation supersonic and high-performance aero gas turbines.
- If you're ready to shape the future of sustainable supersonic travel, Boom is the place where your drive and expertise will make an indelible impact.
Compensation
- $107,000 - $135,000 P4 Level - Typically 10 - 15 years of experience - Base
- $133,000 - $169,000 P5 Level - Typically 15 + years of experience - Base
- $160,000 - $203,000 Actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance.
- There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity.
- Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.
- 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.
Benefits
- Other rewards may include long-term incentives/equity, a flexible PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits.
- The range listed is just one component of Boom's total rewards package for employees.
Equal opportunity
- Boom is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity.
Visa & Work Authorization
- citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U
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