Propulsion and Fluids Production Engineer
Core
Develop, implement, and optimize production processes for spacecraft propulsion and fluid systems to enable hardware manufacturing for developmental programs and rate production.
Role type
Propulsion and Fluids Production Engineer
Builds
Propulsion and fluid system hardware for autonomous spacecraft and space-based interceptors
Domain
Aerospace defense / Space propulsion and fluid systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Aerospace or mechanical engineering fundamentals, PLM/MES/data management systems, AS9100 process standards, root cause analysis, calibration and certification procedures, process improvement methodologies, technical documentation creation
Preferred skills
Thruster/valve/tank/feed system design and fabrication, spacecraft/launch vehicle integration, environmental/qualification testing, classified hardware production in SCIF/SAP facilities
Technologies
PLM, MES, AS9100 compliant tooling and ground support equipment
Responsibilities
Support setup and scaling of manufacturing capabilities for propulsion and fluid systems, develop work instructions for assembly and integration, support on-floor production and troubleshooting, generate and resolve non-compliance reports, oversee calibration of ground support equipment, drive process improvements, collaborate with design engineering on manufacturability
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior level hands-on IC