Fluids and Propulsion Production Engineer (Senior-Lead)
Core
Own production engineering strategy and execution for propulsion and fluids hardware across multiple spacecraft programs, building scalable manufacturing processes and leading production teams.
Role type
Senior/Lead Production Engineer (Propulsion & Fluids)
Builds
Propulsion and fluids components, systems, and ground support equipment for autonomous spacecraft and space-based interceptors
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Space Propulsion
Required skills
Manufacturing engineering for aerospace/defense, Propulsion/fluid system fabrication (tube bending, welding, brazing, pressure vessel), PLM/CAD/MES, AS9100 standards, Classified hardware production (SCIF/SAP), Vendor management, Calibration/certification of test equipment
Preferred skills
Turbomachinery/thruster/valve manufacturing, CNC machining/additive manufacturing, Equipment selection/commissioning, Environmental/qualification testing (TVAC, vibration, shock)
Technologies
PLM, CAD, MES
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor propulsion/fluids production engineers, Own production strategy for cost/rate/quality targets, Drive design manufacturability reviews, Scale manufacturing factory capabilities, Develop technical documentation for fabrication/assembly/test, Support floor production and troubleshooting, Drive continuous improvements via metrics, Engage with Supply Chain on vendor management, Oversee calibration of test equipment
Seniority
Senior/Lead, hands-on IC with team leadership