Vacuum Thruster Test Bench Technical and Team Leader
Core
Lead end-to-end development of a vacuum hot fire test facility for 100–800 N storable/hypergolic propulsion systems, from requirements definition through commissioning and operations.
Role type
Senior IC propulsion test facility technical lead with team management responsibilities
Builds
Chemical propulsion test benches and ground support equipment for orbital thruster qualification
Domain
Aerospace propulsion, chemical propulsion systems, vacuum testing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
propulsion test bench design, fluid systems engineering, pressurized systems, ground support equipment, hazard analysis (FMEA/HAZOP), test facility commissioning, vacuum chamber operations, team leadership, safety-critical system management
Preferred skills
experience with legacy propellants (MON/MMH), site qualification, regulated industrial environments, HR/training management
Technologies
industrial automation, data acquisition systems, control systems
Responsibilities
Define system-level requirements and performance envelopes for test facilities; manage supplier and internal manufacturing activities; lead hazard analyses and implement mitigation measures; execute commissioning and acceptance testing; lead operations including hot fire, cold flows, and decontamination; manage multidisciplinary team tasks and priorities
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team management