Propulsion Engineer, Fluid & Mechanical Systems
Core
Responsible for clean sheet design, development, and validation of fluid and mechanical propulsion hardware components including gimbals, actuators, valves, and fluid systems.
Role type
Propulsion Engineer (Fluid & Mechanical Systems)
Builds
Propulsion hardware components and engine systems
Domain
Aerospace propulsion / Fluid mechanics
Required skills
Fluid mechanics, Mechanical design, CAD (PTC Creo/Siemens NX), Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), System architecture, Requirements derivation, Prototyping, Testing, Project leadership
Preferred skills
Electro-mechanical valve actuator design, Liquid propellant rocket engine design, High-pressure fluid system testing, Additive manufacturing design, Structural/fluids/thermal analysis (Ansys FEA), ISO 9001/AS9100 experience, SMC-S-016 Test Requirements knowledge, Windchill PLM
Technologies
PTC Creo, Siemens NX, Ansys FEA, Windchill, ASME Y14.5
Responsibilities
Design fluid & mechanical engine components; Modify existing components for performance/manufacturability; Derive requirements from engine objectives; Write work instructions and establish acceptance tests; Assemble and test first article prototypes; Support system integration and validation.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC