Senior Propulsion Engineer
Core
Design, analyze, and validate reusable rocket engine components for Nova, a fully reusable launch vehicle.
Role type
Senior IC propulsion engineer (rocket engine components)
Builds
Reusable LNG/LOX full-flow staged combustion first stage engines and LH2/LOX expander second stage engine
Domain
Aerospace propulsion / Rocketry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical design, rocket engine component design, GD&T, heat transfer, compressible/incompressible flow, cryogenics, CAD (Siemens NX), test data analysis
Preferred skills
additive manufacturing, turbomachinery design, regenerative cooling channel design
Technologies
Siemens NX, CAD tools
Responsibilities
Own component designs (thrust chambers, injectors, turbomachinery, actuators, ignitors, heat shields), create models and drawings, execute qualification test plans, present design and test results, manage root cause investigations, track risks and mitigation plans, manage project schedules and budget
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC