Propulsion Engineer (Turbomachinery)

The role involves working as a turbomachinery engineer at a start-up focused on developing reusable rocket engines to increase access to space.

• Design, build, and test turbopumps for liquid rocket engines
• Perform sizing and flowpath design for various turbomachinery components
• Own test verification activities and performance trending of components
• Develop design improvement plans and tools for vibration and rotordynamics performance
• Conduct fault tree investigations and root cause analysis

• 3+ years of experience in rocket engine turbopumps or related turbomachinery
• Proficiency in hydrodynamic/aerodynamic design and CAD tools
• Experience in mechanical design, material selection, and testing of turbomachinery components
• Knowledge of heat transfer, compressible and incompressible flow, and cryogenics
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• Ability to lead, follow, and excellent communication skills
• Willingness to relocate to Seattle, WA