Turbopump Principal Engineer
Core
Leading the development of turbomachinery for high-thrust liquid rocket engines for reusable orbital vehicles.
Role type
Principal Engineer (Turbopump)
Builds
High-thrust liquid rocket engine turbomachinery and supporting test infrastructure
Domain
Aerospace propulsion / Liquid rocket engines
Required skills
Thermodynamics, Mechanical design, Rotordynamics, Liquid-propellant rocket systems, Supplier management, Project leadership
Preferred skills
German language proficiency
Technologies
None explicitly stated
Responsibilities
Manage and mentor engineering teams, Lead technical decisions for turbopump development, Oversee component testing, Evaluate and collaborate with suppliers, Anticipate and mitigate development risks, Participate in business proposal preparation
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight
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