Mechanical Engineer III
Core
Design, develop, and test combustion devices and high-temperature gas systems for reusable space vehicles and propulsion systems.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical engineer (propulsion/combustion)
Builds
Combustion devices (injectors, chambers, igniters), test facilities, and mechanical test fixtures for rocket engines.
Domain
Aerospace propulsion and fluid systems
Required skills
fluid mechanics, heat transfer, structural mechanics, CAD design, GD&T, data analysis, process hazard analysis (HAZOP), supplier coordination
Preferred skills
combustion device design, hardware fabrication, ASME codes, hardware test systems
Technologies
CAD software
Responsibilities
Design combustion devices and high-temperature gas systems; manage product lifecycle from requirements to qualification; develop test procedures and support operations; design mechanical test fixtures; conduct HAZOP analyses; coordinate with suppliers and internal customers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC