Propulsion Engineer II
Core
Design, analyze, and test fluid and mechanical components for hybrid and liquid rocket engines to enable small satellite launches.
Role type
Senior IC propulsion engineer (hybrid/liquid propulsion)
Builds
Hybrid and liquid rocket engines and propulsion subsystems for small satellite launch vehicles
Domain
Aerospace / Rocket Propulsion
Required skills
fluid system design, mechanical component design, CAD modeling, FEA/Multiphysics simulation, hardware fabrication, assembly, integration, test campaign execution, root cause analysis, GD&T application
Preferred skills
NX/Teamcenter CAD, ANSYS/NASTRAN/ABAQUS/CFD simulation, high-pressure fluid system standards knowledge, large assembly model management, NV1 Security Clearance eligibility
Technologies
NX, Teamcenter, ANSYS, NASTRAN, ABAQUS, CFD codes
Responsibilities
Design and analyze fluid and mechanical components/subsystems for hybrid and liquid rocket engines; Develop CAD models and drawings of test stands and rocket engine components; Formulate hardware test plans, support test campaigns, and evaluate experimental test results; Troubleshoot issues and perform root cause analyses; Assist/lead qualification tests of propulsion components/subsystems; Coordinate the fabrication, assembly and integration of propulsion system elements; Support launch preparations and launch operations
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC