Senior Propulsion Test Responsible Engineer

About The Role

This role is on the Engine Systems & Test Team. Our work spans simulation & software tools; system-level architecture, requirements, and interfaces; component & integrated system hotfire testing; and more. We collaborate closely with component engineers, our manufacturing team, our Stennis test team, and our Cape launch team to deliver engines that will successfully propel the Terran rocket to orbit. We strive for continuous improvement and support the development of our technical hardware and human teammates alike. We are hiring for the integrated engine test team (which tests the full engine assembly). Your work may span several different areas depending on your skillset and the team's needs at the time.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Responsible Engineer for propulsion test articles
• Develop test plans in collaboration with product owners, and execute test campaigns with our Stennis team, troubleshooting technical puzzles along the way
• Own the exploratory operation of new and existing test article designs, diving deep into the evaluation of test hardware behavior in support of continuous engine development and certification
• Day-to-day work can include writing test sequences, reviewing data, hands-on work with test articles, writing code, sitting console for hotfire tests, designing tooling, and more
• Support engine subsystem troubleshooting, partner team product investigations, engine system analysis and simulation, trade studies, and more
• Take ownership of projects of your creation to increase our collective efficiency
• As our vehicle development program progresses, you may have the opportunity to be involved in stage test and flight campaigns – including sitting console for launch operations, defining stage test objectives, and defining flight concepts of operations (CONOPS)

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a complex engineering system development and/or test environment
• Bachelor's degree in a science, engineering, technology, or mathematics field
• Experience with applying engineering fundamentals in fluid mechanics & thermodynamics
• Experience with problem-solving
• Experience working in a collaborative environment
• Demonstrated ability to execute high-ownership projects on ambitious schedules, especially if unconventional solutions are necessary to do so

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to test operations environments
• Working knowledge of at least one of the following: combustion devices, valves, heat exchangers, or instrumentation

Work Schedule & Travel

• Full-time onsite in Long Beach, CA
• Average of 25% travel to our test & launch sites
• May occasionally require weekend work for critical milestones
• Requires working shifted schedules (1st and 2nd shift) on a rotating basis

Pay

• Hiring Range: $132,000 - $198,000 USD

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• Generous PTO and sick leave policy
• Parental leave
• Annual learning and development stipend