Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer
Location
Redondo Beach, CA
Level
Mid-Level
Department
Aerospace & Space
Type
Salary
$110,000 - $160,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-11-20
Responsibilities
- Serve as a Responsible Propulsion Engineer for in-space propulsion system elements.
- Conduct analysis and testing to ensure hardware performance meets intent.
- Create and execute development, acceptance, and qualification test campaigns.
- Perform on-orbit mission support including flight data reviews and anomaly resolution.
- Conduct mission-specific analysis and risk assessments.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams.
- Resolve technical issues with innovative solutions.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or science.
- 3+ years of experience in aerospace propulsion.
- Experience with bipropellant rocket propulsion systems.
- Proficiency in fluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, mechanics, and materials.
- Hands-on experience with fluid, mechanical, electrical, and controls systems.
- Ability to operate complex test systems.
- Demonstrated project ownership and teamwork skills.
