Senior Propulsion Engineer

The Senior Propulsion Engineer will support the development of water-based propulsion systems for reusable in-space transport vehicles, focusing on both chemical and electric propulsion systems as well as various related subsystems.

• Use computational tools and first-principles calculations to design and analyze propulsion components and systems
• Hands-on prototyping, troubleshooting, and testing of propulsion hardware and systems
• Qualify propulsion hardware to ensure survival at expected mission environments
• Draft and implement build and test procedures consistent with mission risk posture
• Conduct and contribute to design reviews, test readiness reviews, and flight readiness reviews
• Manage analysis products and incorporate feedback into design
• Maintain flexibility in direction under changing circumstances

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering or science discipline
• Comprehensive understanding of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics
• 2+ years of experience designing or testing spacecraft propulsion systems
• 5+ years of experience designing and testing propulsion systems and/or thermo-fluidic systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Track record of delivering novel, excellent technical products
• Preferred experience with CAD and FEA software and high-level programming languages