Propulsion Design Engineer
About Elveo
Elveo is what happens when two pioneers in direct-to-device (D2D) communications join forces. Elveo brings together a combined 20 years of expertise to close the coverage gap for more than 50 mobile network operators (MNOs) and major distribution partners operating in 60+ countries worldwide. That heritage and our technology powers what we call ‘elevated intelligence’ — a new approach that processes and adapts on orbit, delivering voice and data services straight to mobile users, IoT devices and machines across enterprise, government and humanitarian sectors worldwide. As a team, we’re on a mission to deliver powerful compute and connectivity directly to individuals and objects everywhere on Earth. Join us, and become part of a globally inclusive company that is transforming satellite communications from a niche service to an essential global infrastructure, and democratizing connectivity for billions worldwide.
Core Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the team in the design of Hall Effect Thruster components and systems including mechanical, thermal, and magnetic components.
- Perform magnetic simulations with FEMM or similar tools.
- Perform thermal simulations with Solidworks or Thermal Desktop.
- Perform CFD simulations with Autodesk CFD or similar tools.
- Develop CAD models of components in Solidworks or similar.
- Assist in the design of valves and plumbing.
- Perform flow analysis simulations.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
- 5+ years of direct experience with electric propulsion systems.
- Hands-on experience building and developing hardware prototypes.
- Must have good communication skills and be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Job Location: Chantilly, VA