Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Propulsion)
Core
Scale manufacturing of propulsion systems for in-orbit pharmaceutical processing and reentry capsules, focusing on high-pressure fluid systems and engine integration.
Role type
Senior Manufacturing Engineer (Propulsion)
Builds
Propulsion hardware, valve assemblies, pressure vessels, and engine integration for W-Series vehicles
Domain
Aerospace propulsion, high-pressure fluid systems, orbital manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
tube fabrication, tube bending, tube fitting installation, high-pressure fluid system assembly, reading engineering drawings and P&IDs, root cause analysis, contamination control, tooling definition, process improvement
Preferred skills
welding, orbital welding, machining, additive manufacturing, NDE (ultrasonic, dye penetrant, xray), materials science (metals, composites, plastics), hazardous materials handling
Technologies
tube shop operations, leak check equipment, propulsion acceptance testing rigs
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end manufacturing processes for propulsion system production; Develop and maintain work instructions and process specifications; Provide technical direction to improve propulsion build processes; Implement and enforce cleanliness protocols and contamination control; Lead root cause analysis for propulsion non-conformances; Define tooling and test equipment requirements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC