Senior Propulsion Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CAD models and produce manufacturing drawings to support design, fabrication, and inspection activities.
• Perform primary and secondary structural analysis of propulsion systems using quasistatic, modal, random vibration, and sine sweep methods, ranging from baseline assessments to advanced evaluations.
• Validate thruster and propulsion system hardware through design, analysis, inspection, and test, applying the most appropriate engineering methods for each application.
• Communicate design and analysis results and engineering recommendations clearly to internal stakeholders and external customers or partners.
• Contribute to the strategic vision and execution roadmap for advancing Rubicon’s ASCENT-based propulsion technology and establishing the company as a leader in its infusion and application.
• Support development of plans and schedules aligned with project and program milestone objectives, and implementation of those plans and schedules into actions.
• Actively integrate feedback, mentorship, and coaching from senior team members into daily practice, and model that same investment for less experienced engineers.
• Apply knowledge of applicable government and consensus technical standards, and exercise sound judgment in tailoring their requirements appropriately for specific programs and mission contexts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering with 5+ years of postdegree experience in space hardware design and analysis.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with demonstrated ability to work through both structured and ambiguous technical problems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey technical content clearly to diverse audiences.
• Effective time management and organizational skills in a deadline-driven environment.
• Familiarity with requirements development and requirements flowdown processes.
• Proven ability to work effectively in dynamic, cross-functional team environments with a self-directed work style.
• Ability to build trust and maintain positive, professional working relationships across the organization.
• Experience developing work orders and test procedures.
• Proficiency in CAD tools for part and assembly design and drawing production (e.g., SolidWorks or equivalent).
• Working familiarity with MS Office products, MATLAB, LabVIEW, LLM tools, and Python.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in mechanical, aerospace, or electrical engineering with 3+ years of relevant postdegree experience.
• Hand-on experience with spacecraft propulsion, thermal, structural, electrical, or systems engineering programs.
• Familiarity with manufacturing and assembly processes, including brazing, welding, bonding, traditional machining, and advanced manufacturing techniques.
• Experience with environmental test programs, including procedure development, test execution, and posttest data reduction.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks, LabVIEW, Python, ANSYS, and LLM tools.

Skills

• Knowledge of applicable government and consensus technical standards.
• Sound judgment in tailoring requirements for specific programs and mission contexts.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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