Propulsion Mechanical Design Engineer
Core
Design, develop, build, and test mechanical structures and mechanisms for the highest-powered electric propulsion system ever flown for deep space missions.
Role type
Senior IC propulsion mechanical design engineer
Builds
Propulsion modules, thruster components, propellant management systems, avionics boxes, and secondary structures for K2 satellites
Domain
Aerospace / Deep space propulsion
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical design, CAD, FEA, GD&T, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, structural analysis, hardware prototyping, vendor management
Preferred skills
Advanced propulsion technologies, aerospace mechanical systems, high-pressure/low-pressure fluidic components, production tooling
Technologies
CAD, FEA
Responsibilities
Own mechanical design of propulsion hardware including modules and thruster components; Validate designs through concept to production lifecycle; Generate 3D models, drawings, and interface control documents; Perform analysis on test data and make go/no-go calls; Develop and execute component and system-level test plans; Manage key propulsion vendors and suppliers
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC