Propulsion Engineer - Pressure Vessels Lead (COPV)
Core
Lead the design, development, and flight qualification of composite over-wrapped pressure vessels (COPV) and metallic tanks for human-rated space stations.
Role type
Senior Lead Propulsion Engineer (Pressure Vessels)
Builds
Human-rated space station propulsion and life support systems
Domain
Aerospace / Space Infrastructure
Required skills
Pressure vessel design and analysis, Composite structure design, Fracture control, Failure investigation, Requirements management, Technical leadership
Preferred skills
COPV design and qualification, Filament winding pattern design, Titanium tank fabrication, Propellant management device design, Advanced FEA (Ansys, Abaqus, Femap/Nastran), WoundSim
Technologies
Ansys, Abaqus, Femap, Nastran, WoundSim
Responsibilities
Set technical direction for the pressure vessel team, Review and approve design releases, Define analysis and test approaches, Lead failure investigations, Manage tank requirements and interfaces, Support manufacturing and supplier specifications, Write and defend qualification approaches
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership