Propulsion Engineer II (In-Space)

Responsibilities

• Ownership of new and existing spacecraft propulsion system components through flight with a focus on pressure vessels
• Clean sheet design of spacecraft propulsion system components including tanks, thrusters, and fluid systems
• Design modifications of existing components and prototypes to increase performance and improve manufacturability
• Derive requirements from top level system and test objectives
• Write, review, and update work instructions for the assembly of components and establish appropriate acceptance and qualification tests
• Assemble and test first article prototypes
• Work closely with interfacing teams to ensure successful integration of component designs into the propulsion system
• Support validation and recursive design during system development

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 2+ years of relevant hardware design and ownership experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with basic principles of design for manufacturability
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer aided design and drafting and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
• Working knowledge of and hands-on experience with pressure vessels, fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems
• Desire to take ownership and help wherever needed on the team
• Able to delegate tasks and lead large project scope
• To work in a fast-paced environment and stay flexible based on customer demands and company priorities along with daily firefighting

Qualifications

• Experience with spacecraft fluid systems architecture, requirements, and design for various missions including LEO, GEO, and beyond
• Spacecraft propulsion system and component design, test, or analysis
• Familiarity with hypergolic propellant systems
• Knowledge of industry standards and requirements including SMC-S-016, AIAA S-080, and SSCMAN 91-710
• Experience operating in ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified organizations
• Experience with structural, fluids, and thermal analysis using Ansys FEA
• Experience with flight qualification and flight support

Desired Experience

• Master's or PhD in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• Component testing and validation experience

Pay & Schedule

$92,000 - $115,000 determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
• Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
• Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
• EAP Program
• Retail Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match
• Equity Grants in the Company