Senior Propulsion Engineer, Design (Combustion Devices)
Core
Design and develop next-generation in-space propulsion systems, specifically combustion devices like injectors, thrust chambers, and nozzles for autonomous spacecraft and interceptors.
Role type
Senior IC propulsion engineer (combustion devices)
Builds
Liquid rocket engine components and thrusters for U.S. and Allied space superiority missions
Domain
Aerospace propulsion / Defense
Required skills
Combustion device design, Regenerative cooling design, Combustion analysis (CEA), Acoustic stability analysis, High-temperature alloy design, Additive manufacturing (AM), CAD/GD&T, Aerospace build/integration/test
Preferred skills
Hot-fire/cold-flow test campaign experience, Thruster qualification, Multidisciplinary team leadership, Startup environment experience
Technologies
CEA, Inconel, Haynes, SLM, DMLS, CAD
Responsibilities
Lead combustion device design and optimization, Develop and validate regenerative cooling circuits, Drive combustion performance and stability analysis, Champion additive manufacturing processes, Collaborate with suppliers on test data interpretation, Lead robust trade studies for engine architecture, Mentor junior engineers and build team capability, Review and release hardware to GD&T standards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship