Propulsion Test Engineer III - Lunar Permanence

About the role

This role is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit on the MK2 Alpha Lander team. The position involves testing the actual hardware bringing astronauts to the Moon, developing test methods, and overseeing test teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test procedures of facility sub-systems to satisfy program objectives
• Design, plan, fabricate, install, and operate pneumatic and cryogenic test capabilities
• Develop test methods to efficiently complete integrated system testing
• Maintain fluids test equipment configuration control, calibration, and traceability
• Write test procedures, manage procedural red lines, and incorporate updates during test campaigns
• Oversee vendor design and fabrication of fluids test equipment and support equipment
• Participate in gated design and Test Readiness Reviews
• Perform facility activation tests of fluids subsystems
• Maintain and operate pneumatic and cryogenic hardware and/or control software
• Follow safety policies during test planning and operations
• Troubleshoot anomalies real-time
• Reduce, analyze, and archive test data to support verification tasks

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, chemical, or related engineering fields
• 8+ years experience with a background in propulsion testing
• Experience with developing, writing, and executing test procedures
• Willingness to commit to tight deadlines and be ambitious
• Experience reading P&ID schematics/layout designs
• Experience developing fluids systems installation and checkout procedures
• Understand fundamentals of pressure, flow, and temperature instrumentation

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience with a background in cryogenic testing, pressurized equipment, and vacuum systems
• Experience with main engine, cryogenic, hydraulic, and GHe test capabilities, including design, fabrication, installation, and operation
• Technical expertise in component and system-level testing of spaceflight hardware through the development, qualification, and acceptance of test campaigns
• Familiarity with cleanroom work and its associated best practices
• ASME codes and local building standards
• Proficiency in LabView, Python, MATLAB

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays

Pay

For WA applicants, the base pay range is $121,023.00 - $169,432.20. Other site ranges may differ.

Schedule

Not specified