Propulsion Test Engineer
Core
Develop, test, and qualify chemical propulsion systems and high-pressure fluid systems for artificial-gravity human-rated space stations.
Role type
Propulsion Test Engineer
Builds
Propulsion systems for Haven Station
Domain
Aerospace / Space Propulsion
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
chemical propulsion systems, high-pressure fluid systems, test stand design, test procedures, Test Readiness Reviews, hazardous operations, plumbing and instrumentation diagrams
Preferred skills
collegiate rocket program, NX, Teamcenter, Epsilon3, JIRA/Confluence, controls and data acquisition systems, tube fitting and bending
Technologies
NX, Teamcenter, Epsilon3, JIRA, Confluence, Beckhoff, TwinCAT, National Instruments, LabVIEW
Responsibilities
Perform thruster development, acceptance and qualification hot-fire testing; Lead hazardous operations including work with high pressure fluids; Write test procedures for hazardous operations; Prepare and lead Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs); Work side by side with test stand technicians during test article install and inspection; Maintain and design modifications to test stand fluids and electrical systems
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC