Propulsion Design Reliability Engineer
Core
Guide the design, verification, and validation of the propulsion system for Haven-1, the world's first commercial human-rated space station, ensuring reliability over its intended lifespan.
Role type
Propulsion Design Reliability Engineer
Builds
Haven-1 propulsion system and multi-module Haven Station
Domain
Commercial space station development, propulsion systems, aerospace
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), test plan definition, verification and validation data analysis, design robustness analysis, static and dynamic loads analysis, vibration analysis, thermal analysis, combustion analysis, mechanical design review, manufacturing drawing review, concept of operations review, acceptance and qualification test campaign management, engineering standards architecture, design criteria development, risk quantification, fault tree analysis, configuration management, change management, physics-based engineering rational, data analysis scripting
Preferred skills
Systems Engineering, Office of the Chief Engineer, Reliability Engineering, hardware design and assembly, spacecraft systems background, fracture control, human-rated hardware standards, engineering standards creation, Python, MATLAB, Tableau, manufacturing processes, materials selection, hardware qualification pathways
Technologies
Python, MATLAB, Excel, Tableau
Responsibilities
Guide design of propulsion systems for a large scale space station; Lead technical reviews providing clear, decisive guidance of mechanical design and analysis, manufacturing drawings, test plans, concept of operations; Provide critical peer review and approval of hardware designs during design reviews; Architect Vast's propulsion engineering standards, design guides, and review frameworks; Build and steward processes that ensure engineering rigor at scale; Partner with Risk management to identify Risk and drive design improvements; Drive FMEA and Fault tree analysis across all engineering systems.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership