Lead Propulsion Engineer, Structures

Boom Supersonic’s mission is to make the world dramatically more accessible through a renaissance in supersonic flight. Boom is developing the Symphony supersonic engine, which powers the Overture supersonic airliner and the Superpower natural gas turbine for AI. Overture will fly at twice the speed of today’s subsonic jets over water and 50% faster over land with Boomless Cruise.

Start the Best Work of Your Career at Boom

Boom Supersonic is building the breakthrough Overture supersonic airliner and the Superpower natural gas turbine—machines that push the boundaries of physics, manufacturing, and industrial ambition.

But aircraft and engines don't build themselves. The single most important variable in our success is a world-class team—people who are unusually talented, unusually driven, and willing to do what others won't even attempt.

That's where you come in.

Not a traditional engineering job

As the Lead Propulsion Engineer, Structures at Boom, you won't be executing prescribed engineering tasks within a rigid framework set in stone decades ago.

You'll be part of a small, high-performance turbomachinery engineering team responsible for building one of the most ambitious hardware companies of this century. You'll be part of inventing a new 21st century engine manufacturer from the ground up, one that is built on modern tooling and a bias toward action.

You won't be a cog in a machine. You'll be a highly visible operator trusted to define how we engineer turbomachinery structures, as well as actually create and deliver historically important products like the Symphony turbofan engine that will power the Overture supersonic airliner.

Role Overview

As part of the Propulsion Team, you will:

• Lead the structural and stress engineering domains for the Symphony turbofan engine, including static and rotating components
• Take ownership of the structural metrics by routinely executing structural & life assessments using applicable analytical methods and analyses (FEA)
• Develop and integrate toolchains and processes, including multi-disciplinary workflows and automation
• Beyond these specific things, there are many opportunities to get involved in all aspects of Symphony engine development and Overture propulsion system integration, including fabrication and testing.  Bring your curiosity!

Ideal Candidate

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
• 15+ years of professional experience
• Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages
• Experience in structural assessments in rotating and non-rotating components for the axial turbomachinery applications (Goodman diagram, Campbell diagram, etc.)
• Analytical and experimental experiences with analyzing different fatigue phenomena, such as flutter, HCF, LCF, thermo-mechanical fatigue, etc.
• Expertise in various analytical tools and methods such as ANSYS Mechanical / NASTRAN
• Collaborate with aero, thermal, SAS to find the right structural solutions that meet all loads and failure mode cases
• Ability to navigate through CAD to support module integration efforts in the engine
• Willingness to both speak and listen, to give opinions and receive opinions, to consider all the data and be part of building the team consensus to move forward

What Will Set You Apart

• Component or module ownership experience in a turbomachinery program or product
• Experience with engine rig tests, bearings, or rotordynamics
• Knowledge of engine mounts and dynamic load scenarios such as fan blade failure and sustained imbalance under windmilling
• Supersonic jet engine design experience
• Part 33 commercial certification experience 
• Experience working with advanced materials such as superalloys
• Experience simulating impact dynamics in tools such as LS-DYNA
• Experience with developing tools that incorporate structures analysis into multi-discipline analysis and design workflows (MDAO)
• Background in developing design tools, methods or processes
• Testing and data-reduction experience
• A strong desire to avoid bureaucracy and move fast in a dynamic environment

Compensation

• P5 Level - Typically 15 + years of experience - Base salary range: $160,000 – $203,000

Actual compensation will vary based on factors including, but not limited to, location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of Boom’s total rewards package. Other elements may include long-term incentives/equity, flexible PTO, and a suite of progressive benefits designed to support our employees’ well-being and growth.

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.

The mission

Engineering roles at Boom are unlike anything else in aerospace or energy: designing a supersonic airliner from first principles, developing advanced propulsion systems, scaling complex hardware programs in a modern manufacturing environment, and building breakthrough industrial turbines to power the next generation of AI data centers.

These aren't jobs. They are career-defining opportunities. Some may even find their calling.

This job is demanding and rewarding

At some companies, you can choose to work long, smart, or hard. At Boom, you'll be doing all three.

You'll move with urgency. You'll manage ambiguity. You'll operate at a high standard. And your work will be visible to company leadership, including the founder. If you want a comfortable engineering role where you run processes and rely on executing procedures defined long ago, look elsewhere.

If you want to be part of a team that could be remembered a century from now, keep reading.

The primary reward of this role is the work itself: partnering with extraordinary people to design and build breakthrough machines. You'll also be well compensated, with competitive cash compensation and meaningful equity grants with significant upside. This is a chance to build more than a product. It's a chance to build a company that history will remember.

Why Boom

Boom is building one of the most ambitious industrial programs of this century. The work is hard, the pace is fast, and the expectations are high.

In return, you'll get real ownership, the chance to work with exceptional teammates, and the opportunity to help build a product line capable of powering the future of supersonic flight and next-generation energy systems.

If this excites you, click apply and let us know why you're excited.

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. Learn more about ITAR here.

Boom is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. 

Want to build a faster future? Come join Boom.