Senior Manager, Propulsion Analysis
Core
Lead propulsion and thermal analysis for the design and certification of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
Role type
Senior Manager, Propulsion and Fluids Analysis
Builds
Next-generation commercial space stations (Haven Station) for continuous human presence in space
Domain
Aerospace engineering, space station systems, propulsion, and fluid dynamics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Team leadership and hiring, FEA modeling and stress analysis, multiphase fluid dynamics, CFD and 1-D system modeling, load case definition, root cause investigation, NASA certification processes, mechanical design principles
Preferred skills
Human spaceflight hardware design, slosh modeling under low-gravity, thermo-mechanical fatigue analysis, high-pressure gas systems, liquid/gas rocket engine combustion devices
Technologies
FEA, CFD, 1-D system modeling tools
Responsibilities
Manage and lead a team of Propulsion and Thermal analysts, Create and maintain FEA models of propulsion components, Oversee multiphase propellant feed system and microgravity fluid behavior modeling, Partner with design and manufacturing teams to ensure analysis informs critical decisions, Present technical findings at design reviews and contribute to NASA certification processes, Lead root cause investigations and corrective actions when issues arise
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities