Job Responsibilities of Propulsion Engineer

• Rapidly design, develop and test a highly reliable lander propulsion system
• Evaluate and develop propulsion architecture and requirements, ensuring manufacturability is a priority
• Drive component design and selection as well as system verification testing, troubleshooting and requirement(s) closure
• Establish fluid analysis processes, conducts performance tests on representative models or prototypes to ensure quality and performance standards are met
• Analyze for damage tolerance, durability, design allowables as well as leading subsystem structural modeling
• Collaborate with software, hardware, supply chain and integration teams
• Create and manage supplier statements of work
• Extreme ownership of hardware, responsible for driving from concept through successful integration and launch

Mandatory Qualifications for Propulsion Engineer

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• 4+ years working in the spacecraft industry/propulsion field
• BS in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• Proven track record of leading design development from design through fabrication, testing and integration
• Knowledgeable about mechanical design, material selection, and fabrication processes for spaceflight hardware
• Experience with fluid dynamics and pressurized components (valves, regulators, tubes, pipes, etc.)
• Experience leading operation-critical mechanical design, including basic structures, fluids calculations, and design considerations
• Strong communication and teamwork skills to participate and take feedback from peer reviews

Preferred Qualifications for Propulsion Engineer

• 7+ years of experience in spacecraft and/or launch vehicle propulsion systems
• Proficiency in Solidworks, Femap, NASTRAN (or equivalent) software packages
• Acumen with analysis tools for rocket propulsion or fluid-thermal applications
• Experience with developing, maintaining and improving welding processes
• Experience with complex spacecraft design and integration
• Previous work with design and handling of typical spacecraft propellants
• Design-for-manufacturing experience
• Knowledgeable of space environmental tests such as shock, vibration, thermal, lifecycle testing
• Experience with common industry standards such as AIAA S-080, AIAA S-081, NASA-STD-5001, NASA-STD-5017 & SMC-S-016

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Spacecraft: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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