Electrified Aircraft Propulsion Controls Engineer

Electrified Aircraft Propulsion Controls Engineer Aerospace Engineer I NASA Glenn Research Center Brook Park, Ohio HX5 is an award-winning provider of engineering, research and development, and technical services to clients such as NASA and the Department of Defense. Founded in 2004, HX5 is a fast-growing veteran- and woman-owned company with locations nationwide. HX5 is currently seeking an early career Aerospace Engineer to join our team in Brook Park, Ohio in support of the GEARS contract at NASA Glenn Research Center. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The selected candidate will support the development of fuel to electric conversion for powertrains and their supporting technologies. This includes subsystems with the powertrain, distributed propulsion archictectures, and propulsion airframe integration. Primary objectives are in the development of a small drone, where the design and prototyping of subscale components facilitates the way for application to full scale vehicles and general aviation. The chosen candidate should be knowledgeable about cycle analysis and comparisons of advanced thermal cycles for the fuel to power conversion system and in the elements needed to deliver the fuel to electric conversion device. In addition, background in the design, prototyping, and testing of turbomachinery relevant to hybrid electric powertrains for aircraft is desired.Primarily, the selected candidate will be responsible for the following: Support requirement development and design trade studies to define hardware Perform validation of functions and performance Develop a prototype turbogenerator for a distributed propulsion drone This effort is monitored by the Intelligent Control and Autonomy Branch at NASA GRC, which conducts research and development of technologies to increase the level of intelligence and autonomy in complex aerospace space systems with a strong focus on aero-space propulsion systems. Required Skills: Proficient in Matlab and Simulink Experience with SOLIDWORKS Experience with ANSYS Experience with thermal analysis Experience with rotordynamic analysis and bearing system design Experience with basic compressor design trades and implementation on small systems Excellent written and verbal communication skills Highly motivated and able to work independently Experience working with NASA Committed to successful collaboration with the NASA team and partners Desired Skills: Experience in hybrid electric system-level development Experience in requirements development for hardware development and testing Experience in fuel to electric conversion for hybrid electric aircraft. Education/Experience: Completed at least a bachelor of science degree in a STEM-related major, from an accredited program, with 0 to 2 years of experience. Other Position Requirements: Proof of U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position. Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation. HX5 offers a competitive salary and benefits package to include: Relocation Assistance Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance 401(k) plan with Company Match Paid Holidays Paid Time Off Parental Leave Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Pet Insurance HX5, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. HX5, LLC is a Drug Free Workplace Employer. ACCESSIBILITY NOTICE: If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a physical or mental disability, please call (850) 362-6551.

Created: 2026-03-04