Principal Propulsion Engineer, Engine Systems & Test
Core
Designing and delivering highly performant, manufacturable liquid-propellant rocket engines for the Terran R vehicle, managing system architecture, CONOPS trades, and interfaces to optimize for vehicle performance.
Role type
Principal Propulsion Engineer (Engine Systems & Test)
Builds
Liquid-propellant rocket engines (e.g., Aeon R) for orbital launch vehicles
Domain
Aerospace propulsion, rocket engine development, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, liquid-propellant rocket engine design, complex engineering system development, test environment management, system architecture, CONOPS development, interface management, requirement negotiation, simulation and analysis, tool development
Preferred skills
fluid components (valves, instrumentation), engine subsystems (combustion devices, turbomachinery)
Technologies
liquid-propellant rocket engines, simulation tools, test equipment
Responsibilities
Drive engine system architecture and CONOPS trades, manage engine interfaces and negotiate requirements, support engine system development, analysis, simulation, and testing, mentor team members, lead collaborative projects with minimal oversight
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities