Senior Propulsion Automation & Test Systems Engineer
Core
Design, commission, and upgrade automated control and data systems for propulsion test stands to enable launch vehicle readiness and flight qualification.
Role type
Senior IC propulsion automation and test systems engineer
Builds
Automated control and data systems for propulsion test infrastructure
Domain
Aerospace propulsion testing and industrial automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
National Instruments systems (LabVIEW, test sequencing), industrial automation (PLC-based control), Python/C/C# programming, instrumentation and sensors, electromechanical systems troubleshooting
Preferred skills
Fluid systems knowledge, manufacturing automation commissioning, SQL and data pipelines, TestStand/FlexLogger, ERP/EIS integration, high-reliability environment experience
Technologies
National Instruments, LabVIEW, Beckhoff PLC, Python, C, C#, SQL, TestStand, FlexLogger
Responsibilities
Act as primary on-site expert for propulsion test stand automation, troubleshoot live propulsion test infrastructure, design and implement upgrades to test systems, develop test sequences and data acquisition systems, integrate PLC/software/hardware systems, resolve complex issues with remote engineering teams, identify and fix bottlenecks in test operations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC