Energy and Propulsion Engineer

About the Company

ST Engineering Aerospace Ltd is backed by 40 years of experience and a track record in the global aviation industry, providing integrated nose-to-tail services and solutions through a global network of facilities and affiliates across the U.S., Asia Pacific and Europe.

About the Role

We are looking for a UAV Energy and Propulsion Engineer to join the engineering development team to design safe, reliable, and industry use-case-oriented UAV systems. The main responsibility is to size, design, test, integrate and qualify electrical energy and propulsion systems into UAV systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform sizing and system design of electrical energy storage and propulsion systems for multirotor and fixed-wing UAVs
• Develop, improve, and maintain high-fidelity models of energy and propulsion systems
• Source and select appropriate electrical energy storage and propulsion components
• Perform energy and propulsion component tests, system integration tests, and qualification tests
• Evaluate and improve energy and propulsion systems based on industry trends and test data
• Resolve issues with UAV energy and propulsion systems
• Generate and maintain technical documents including system design, test plans, procedures, and reports
• Work with system, mechanical, and hardware teams to assess feasibilities, propose alternatives, and present designs to management, regulatory authorities, and customers
• Keep abreast of industry developments in UAV energy and propulsion systems
• Liaise with local and overseas vendors for procurement and technical support

Essential Requirements

• Relevant bachelor's or postgraduate degree in Engineering with a good background in air vehicle power & propulsion and engineering physics in mechanical, electrical, and thermal disciplines
• Well-versed in modelling and simulation software such as Simulink
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and conceptual skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Prior experience in the UAV industry

How to Apply

Interested applicants should apply via the source listing.