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Senior Propulsion Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-27 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, build, test, and operate hypergol-based propulsion systems for spacecraft and lunar landers.

Role type

Senior IC propulsion engineer (spacecraft/lunar systems)

Builds

Propulsion systems, tanks, valves, engines, and pressurization systems for lunar landers

Domain

Aerospace engineering, space propulsion, lunar exploration

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Propulsion system architecture, hypergolic propulsion systems, fluid system design and analysis, vendor management, technical team coordination, risk management, cleanliness standards, hypergolic fluids handling

Preferred skills

Fluid system design software (Thermal Desktop, Amesim), space/lunar systems design, test facility design and operation

Technologies

Thermal Desktop, Amesim

Responsibilities

Lead design, integration, testing, and operation of new propulsion systems; Coordinate with program management and subsystems; Create conceptual and detailed designs of propulsion components; Perform supplier management and technical review of manufacturing processes; Contribute to technical readiness and safety reviews; Write mission operations procedures

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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