Propulsion GSE Team Leader
Core
Lead the end-to-end lifecycle (design, fabrication, commissioning, operation) of ground support equipment for testing cryogenic engines and storable thrusters.
Role type
Senior IC propulsion GSE team leader
Builds
High-reliability liquid-propellant engine test benches and associated fluid/mechanical infrastructure
Domain
Aerospace propulsion / Liquid-propellant rocket testing
Required skills
Liquid-propellant propulsion systems expertise, Complex fluid systems engineering, Team leadership and mentoring, High-pressure system design, Hazardous fluid handling protocols, Structural fabrication oversight, Data acquisition system integration, Risk assessment, Configuration control management, 3D CAD modeling
Preferred skills
Fluid simulation tools, Precision cleaning techniques, Industrial fluid component selection
Technologies
NX, CATIA, SolidWorks, P&IDs, DAQ/DCS systems
Responsibilities
Lead engineering development of new test facility GSE including high-pressure gas and propellant feed systems; Translate test matrix requirements into hardware specifications and fluid system architectures; Manage cross-functional teams of mechanical, fluid, and instrumentation engineers; Oversee structural fabrication, welding, and mechanical assembly of GSE lines; Lead high-pressure proof testing, leak checks, and system commissioning; Establish protocols for handling hazardous cryogenic and storable propellants; Author structural and fluid safety calculations and hazard analyses.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities