Propulsion SME Engineer – Thruster Systems
for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We need to parse the posting.
We have a lot of text: introduction about company, then "Position Summary", "Key Duties & Responsibilities", "Qualifications", "Skills", "Competencies", "Work Environment", "Requirements", "Physical Requirements", etc. Also there is mention of "Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation", "Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement", "Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed". Also "Work Environment Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task." Physical requirements etc.
We need to decide which sections to include.
We have:
- About the role: Could be the Position Summary paragraph? The posting includes "Position Summary We are looking for a resilient, high-energy, experienced Propulsion SME Engineer – Thruster Systems to own the end-to-end technical execution..." That's a summary. So we can put that under About the role.
- Responsibilities: Key Duties & Responsibilities (list of duties). We'll output - items.
- Qualifications: Education & Experience list.
- Skills: There's a "Skills" section with bullet points: Executes priorities with precision and pace, High EQ..., Tech-savvy..., Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Competencies: maybe could be considered part of Skills or separate? The instruction says use headings for Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Competencies not listed as a heading option, but we could incorporate into Skills or maybe ignore? The instruction says "use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It says e.g., meaning these are examples; we could also include other headings if they exist? But they say "IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text". They didn't forbid other headings, but they gave examples. Safer to stick to those headings. Competencies could be merged into Skills or maybe omitted. However we have a "Skills" section already; we could add competencies as part of Skills list.
- Benefits: The posting does not mention benefits explicitly. No mention of health insurance, retirement, etc. So we should NOT include Benefits section.
- Pay: No mention of salary or pay. So omit.
- Schedule: There is mention "Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones." Also "Work Environment Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task." That's schedule-related? Could be considered schedule. The posting does not give explicit schedule like "Full-time", but mentions evenings/weekends as needed. That is schedule info. So we can include a Schedule section with that detail.
- Requirements: There's a "Requirements" section later: "Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigationManagement has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertisedProof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this positionMust be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones". Also earlier there is "Requirements" heading? Actually after Competencies there is "Work Environment", then "Requirements", then "Physical Requirements", then "Equipment and Machines". So we have a Requirements subsection with those items. We'll include that as Requirements section.
- Also there is "Work Environment" which could be part of Schedule or separate? Not in the list of headings but we could incorporate into Schedule or maybe treat as Work Environment not required. Since not in list, we could omit or incorporate into Schedule. Probably better to include under Schedule (work environment details). Or we could add a Work Environment heading but not in examples; risk of being considered extra. Safer to incorporate into Schedule.
- Physical Requirements: Could be part of Requirements? Might be separate but not in list; we could incorporate into Requirements or Schedule? Probably incorporate into Requirements as they are requirements. But we already have a Requirements section; we can add physical requirements there.
- Equipment and Machines: also could be part of Requirements.
Thus final sections: About the role (Position Summary), Responsibilities (Key Duties & Responsibilities), Qualifications (Education & Experience), Skills (Skills + Competencies), Requirements (Requirements + Physical Requirements + Equipment + Citizenship etc), Schedule (evenings/weekends, work environment).
We must not repeat the job title as heading. Also not include Job ID etc.
We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep the details exactly as given, but we can format as list items.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no or , no markdown fences.
Let's extract content.
About the role: The Position Summary paragraph: "We are looking for a resilient, high-energy, experienced Propulsion SME Engineer – Thruster Systems to own the end-to-end technical execution of a bipropellant thruster from requirements definition through design, build, integration, test, and flight readiness. You will lead cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver to aggressive cost and schedule targets while maintaining safety and configuration discipline. The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on propulsion hardware experience with strong technical leadership, clear communication, and a bias for execution."
We should keep that as
.
Responsibilities: The "Key Duties & Responsibilities" paragraph is a long sentence with many duties separated by periods? Actually it's a long run-on sentence with multiple duties separated by periods? Let's parse:
"Owns the end-to-end technical execution of bipropellant thruster assemblies including combustion chambers, injectors, nozzles, igniters, and associated valves/instrumentation – from requirements through, design, build, integration, test and flight readiness.Serve as a subject matter expert in thruster design, providing technical authority on system architecture, sizing, fluid/thermal/structural analyses, materials/manufacturability, and performance optimization across the full development lifecycle.Perform detailed modeling, analysis and simulation of thruster assemblies using tools such as ANSYS, Fluent, TDK, CEA, etc to evaluate combustion performance, thermal effects, structural margins and transient behaviors.Perform component sizing and selection for thruster assemblies, ensuring compatibility with performance, thermal, structural, safety and compatibility requirements.Design, plan and execute thruster development, qualification, and acceptance test campaigns define instrumentation requirements, execute test planning and perform data correlation to anchor and validate analytical models.Lead and participate in internal and external design and gate reviews, trade studies, and subassembly integration activities; ensure compliance with system requirements and program milestonesCoordinate and manage technical requirements and design verification activities with external vendors and suppliers, interface on cost, schedule, design, manufacturing, and acceptanceLead and participate in trade studies, component selection, and subassembly design and integration analyses in support of thruster development programsProvide technical mentorship and guidance to less experienced engineersResponsible for delivering against performance, safety, cost, and schedule targets"
We need to split into list items. Each duty seems separated by a period but sometimes missing space. We'll split at each period that starts a new capital letter? We'll approximate.
List items:
- Owns the end-to-end technical execution of bipropellant thruster assemblies including combustion chambers, injectors, nozzles, igniters, and associated valves/instrumentation – from requirements through design, build, integration, test and flight readiness.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in thruster design, providing technical authority on system architecture, sizing, fluid/thermal/structural analyses, materials/manufacturability, and performance optimization across the full development lifecycle.
- Perform detailed modeling, analysis and simulation of thruster assemblies using tools such as ANSYS, Fluent, TDK, CEA, etc to evaluate combustion performance, thermal effects, structural margins and transient behaviors.
- Perform component sizing and selection for thruster assemblies, ensuring compatibility with performance, thermal, structural, safety and compatibility requirements.
- Design, plan and execute thruster development, qualification, and acceptance test campaigns; define instrumentation requirements, execute test planning and perform data correlation to anchor and validate analytical models.
- Lead and participate in internal and external design and gate reviews, trade studies, and subassembly integration activities; ensure compliance with system requirements and program milestones.
- Coordinate and manage technical requirements and design verification activities with external vendors and suppliers; interface on cost, schedule, design, manufacturing, and acceptance.
- Lead and participate in trade studies, component selection, and subassembly design and integration analyses in support of thruster development programs.
- Provide technical mentorship and guidance to less experienced engineers.
- Responsible for delivering against performance, safety, cost, and schedule targets.
We'll output as
- each.
Qualifications: The "Education & Experience" paragraph:
"Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline required; advanced degree preferred15+ years of relevant experience in spacecraft or launch vehicle propulsion, with demonstrated depth in thruster or liquid rocket engine design and developmentSignificant hands-on experience with engine/thruster design, development, qualification, and integration — including injectors, combustion chambers, nozzles, igniters, and thermal management interfacesExpertise in combustion, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics with demonstrated application to thruster performance and thermal analysisExperience developing and executing test campaigns including test planning, instrumentation selection, and data correlationPropulsion component experience spanning valves, filters, regulators, manifolds, and instrumentation interfacing with thruster assemblies3D modeling software experience; SolidWorks preferred"
We need to split into list items. There's missing spaces but we can infer.
List:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline required; advanced degree preferred.
- 15+ years of relevant experience in spacecraft or launch vehicle propulsion, with demonstrated depth in thruster or liquid rocket engine design and development.
- Significant hands-on experience with engine/thruster design, development, qualification, and integration — including injectors, combustion chambers, nozzles, igniters, and thermal management interfaces.
- Expertise in combustion, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics with demonstrated application to thruster performance and thermal analysis.
- Experience developing and executing test campaigns including test planning, instrumentation selection, and data correlation.
- Propulsion component experience spanning valves, filters, regulators, manifolds, and instrumentation interfacing with thruster assemblies.
- 3D modeling software experience; SolidWorks preferred.
We'll output as
- .
Skills: The "Skills" paragraph:
"Executes priorities with precision and paceHigh EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionallyTech-savvy in using systems and tools to move faster and smarterExcellent written and verbal communication skills"
Also Competencies: "Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork. In addition, to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: AccountabilitySense of UrgencyExtreme OwnershipExecution and DeliveryEfficiencyEffectiveness"
We need to combine into Skills section list items.
Let's split Skills:
- Executes priorities with precision and pace.
- High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally.
- Tech-savvy in using systems and tools to move faster and smarter.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Competencies list:
- Accountability
- Sense of Urgency
- Extreme Ownership
- Execution and Delivery
- Efficiency
- Effectiveness
Also "Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork." Could be a separate item.
We'll include those as list items under Skills.
Requirements: The "Requirements" paragraph:
"Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigationManagement has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertisedProof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this positionMust be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones"
Also Physical Requirements:
"Work may
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It says e.g., meaning these are examples; we could also include other headings if they exist? But they say "IMPORTANT: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it — never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text". They didn't forbid other headings, but they gave examples. Safer to stick to those headings. Competencies could be merged into Skills or maybe omitted. However we have a "Skills" section already; we could add competencies as part of Skills list. - Benefits: The posting does not mention benefits explicitly. No mention of health insurance, retirement, etc. So we should NOT include Benefits section. - Pay: No mention of salary or pay. So omit. - Schedule: There is mention "Must be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones." Also "Work Environment Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task." That's schedule-related? Could be considered schedule. The posting does not give explicit schedule like "Full-time", but mentions evenings/weekends as needed. That is schedule info. So we can include a Schedule section with that detail. - Requirements: There's a "Requirements" section later: "Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigationManagement has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertisedProof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this positionMust be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones". Also earlier there is "Requirements" heading? Actually after Competencies there is "Work Environment", then "Requirements", then "Physical Requirements", then "Equipment and Machines". So we have a Requirements subsection with those items. We'll include that as Requirements section. - Also there is "Work Environment" which could be part of Schedule or separate? Not in the list of headings but we could incorporate into Schedule or maybe treat as Work Environment not required. Since not in list, we could omit or incorporate into Schedule. Probably better to include under Schedule (work environment details). Or we could add a Work Environment heading but not in examples; risk of being considered extra. Safer to incorporate into Schedule. - Physical Requirements: Could be part of Requirements? Might be separate but not in list; we could incorporate into Requirements or Schedule? Probably incorporate into Requirements as they are requirements. But we already have a Requirements section; we can add physical requirements there. - Equipment and Machines: also could be part of Requirements. Thus final sections: About the role (Position Summary), Responsibilities (Key Duties & Responsibilities), Qualifications (Education & Experience), Skills (Skills + Competencies), Requirements (Requirements + Physical Requirements + Equipment + Citizenship etc), Schedule (evenings/weekends, work environment). We must not repeat the job title as heading. Also not include Job ID etc. We must preserve all substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to keep the details exactly as given, but we can format as list items. We need to output only HTML fragment, no or , no markdown fences. Let's extract content. About the role: The Position Summary paragraph: "We are looking for a resilient, high-energy, experienced Propulsion SME Engineer – Thruster Systems to own the end-to-end technical execution of a bipropellant thruster from requirements definition through design, build, integration, test, and flight readiness. You will lead cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver to aggressive cost and schedule targets while maintaining safety and configuration discipline. The ideal candidate combines deep hands-on propulsion hardware experience with strong technical leadership, clear communication, and a bias for execution." We should keep that as
. Responsibilities: The "Key Duties & Responsibilities" paragraph is a long sentence with many duties separated by periods? Actually it's a long run-on sentence with multiple duties separated by periods? Let's parse: "Owns the end-to-end technical execution of bipropellant thruster assemblies including combustion chambers, injectors, nozzles, igniters, and associated valves/instrumentation – from requirements through, design, build, integration, test and flight readiness.Serve as a subject matter expert in thruster design, providing technical authority on system architecture, sizing, fluid/thermal/structural analyses, materials/manufacturability, and performance optimization across the full development lifecycle.Perform detailed modeling, analysis and simulation of thruster assemblies using tools such as ANSYS, Fluent, TDK, CEA, etc to evaluate combustion performance, thermal effects, structural margins and transient behaviors.Perform component sizing and selection for thruster assemblies, ensuring compatibility with performance, thermal, structural, safety and compatibility requirements.Design, plan and execute thruster development, qualification, and acceptance test campaigns define instrumentation requirements, execute test planning and perform data correlation to anchor and validate analytical models.Lead and participate in internal and external design and gate reviews, trade studies, and subassembly integration activities; ensure compliance with system requirements and program milestonesCoordinate and manage technical requirements and design verification activities with external vendors and suppliers, interface on cost, schedule, design, manufacturing, and acceptanceLead and participate in trade studies, component selection, and subassembly design and integration analyses in support of thruster development programsProvide technical mentorship and guidance to less experienced engineersResponsible for delivering against performance, safety, cost, and schedule targets" We need to split into list items. Each duty seems separated by a period but sometimes missing space. We'll split at each period that starts a new capital letter? We'll approximate. List items: - Owns the end-to-end technical execution of bipropellant thruster assemblies including combustion chambers, injectors, nozzles, igniters, and associated valves/instrumentation – from requirements through design, build, integration, test and flight readiness. - Serve as a subject matter expert in thruster design, providing technical authority on system architecture, sizing, fluid/thermal/structural analyses, materials/manufacturability, and performance optimization across the full development lifecycle. - Perform detailed modeling, analysis and simulation of thruster assemblies using tools such as ANSYS, Fluent, TDK, CEA, etc to evaluate combustion performance, thermal effects, structural margins and transient behaviors. - Perform component sizing and selection for thruster assemblies, ensuring compatibility with performance, thermal, structural, safety and compatibility requirements. - Design, plan and execute thruster development, qualification, and acceptance test campaigns; define instrumentation requirements, execute test planning and perform data correlation to anchor and validate analytical models. - Lead and participate in internal and external design and gate reviews, trade studies, and subassembly integration activities; ensure compliance with system requirements and program milestones. - Coordinate and manage technical requirements and design verification activities with external vendors and suppliers; interface on cost, schedule, design, manufacturing, and acceptance. - Lead and participate in trade studies, component selection, and subassembly design and integration analyses in support of thruster development programs. - Provide technical mentorship and guidance to less experienced engineers. - Responsible for delivering against performance, safety, cost, and schedule targets. We'll output as
- each.
Qualifications: The "Education & Experience" paragraph:
"Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline required; advanced degree preferred15+ years of relevant experience in spacecraft or launch vehicle propulsion, with demonstrated depth in thruster or liquid rocket engine design and developmentSignificant hands-on experience with engine/thruster design, development, qualification, and integration — including injectors, combustion chambers, nozzles, igniters, and thermal management interfacesExpertise in combustion, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics with demonstrated application to thruster performance and thermal analysisExperience developing and executing test campaigns including test planning, instrumentation selection, and data correlationPropulsion component experience spanning valves, filters, regulators, manifolds, and instrumentation interfacing with thruster assemblies3D modeling software experience; SolidWorks preferred"
We need to split into list items. There's missing spaces but we can infer.
List:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline required; advanced degree preferred.
- 15+ years of relevant experience in spacecraft or launch vehicle propulsion, with demonstrated depth in thruster or liquid rocket engine design and development.
- Significant hands-on experience with engine/thruster design, development, qualification, and integration — including injectors, combustion chambers, nozzles, igniters, and thermal management interfaces.
- Expertise in combustion, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics with demonstrated application to thruster performance and thermal analysis.
- Experience developing and executing test campaigns including test planning, instrumentation selection, and data correlation.
- Propulsion component experience spanning valves, filters, regulators, manifolds, and instrumentation interfacing with thruster assemblies.
- 3D modeling software experience; SolidWorks preferred.
We'll output as
- . Skills: The "Skills" paragraph: "Executes priorities with precision and paceHigh EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionallyTech-savvy in using systems and tools to move faster and smarterExcellent written and verbal communication skills" Also Competencies: "Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork. In addition, to perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: AccountabilitySense of UrgencyExtreme OwnershipExecution and DeliveryEfficiencyEffectiveness" We need to combine into Skills section list items. Let's split Skills: - Executes priorities with precision and pace. - High EQ and ability to collaborate within teams and cross-functionally. - Tech-savvy in using systems and tools to move faster and smarter. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Competencies list: - Accountability - Sense of Urgency - Extreme Ownership - Execution and Delivery - Efficiency - Effectiveness Also "Embody our core values of leadership, innovation, and teamwork." Could be a separate item. We'll include those as list items under Skills. Requirements: The "Requirements" paragraph: "Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigationManagement has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertisedProof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this positionMust be willing to work evenings and weekends as needed to meet critical project milestones" Also Physical Requirements: "Work may