Senior Propulsion Engineer, Space
Core
Design, test, and operate satellite propulsion subsystems (chemical, electric, hybrid) for autonomous spacecraft operations and maneuvering.
Role type
Senior IC propulsion engineer (spacecraft systems)
Builds
Resilient, software-defined spacecraft systems for Space Domain Awareness and Control
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Space Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Chemical propulsion design, Electric propulsion design, Hybrid propulsion design, Orbital mechanics, Resident space object tracking, Propulsion vendor management, Spacecraft operations, System reliability engineering
Preferred skills
Python, Go, C++, Linux, Hardware-in-the-Loop testing, Digital spacecraft simulation, US satellite operations policy
Technologies
Lattice OS, FlatSats, Hardware-in-the-Loop testbeds
Responsibilities
Support spacecraft propulsion subsystems across all orbital regimes, Own delta-V budgets and propulsion subsystem sizing, Develop test plans for ground checkout and on-orbit operations, Develop fueling plans and procedures, Coordinate with government agencies for transport licenses, Collaborate with GNC, ground, and flight software teams
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC