Principal Electric Propulsion Engineer
Core
System-level and component-level ownership of space systems propulsion and fluidic development for civil, commercial, and defense customers.
Role type
Principal Electric Propulsion Engineer
Builds
Spacecraft propulsion systems and fluidic components for interplanetary exploration, in-space manufacturing, and national security missions
Domain
Aerospace / Space Propulsion
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Propulsion system development, Systems engineering, Electric propulsion systems, Performance calculations, Systems modelling, Test planning and execution, Risk-based decision making, Project management, Technical leadership, Mentorship
Preferred skills
Python for data manipulation, Mechanical design (NX), GD&T, Product Lifecycle Management (Teamcenter/Windchill), National Instruments data acquisition, Flight hardware testing, Master's or PhD
Technologies
Amesim, EcosimPro, Simulink, Simscape, NX, Jama, Teamcenter, Windchill, National Instruments
Responsibilities
Own development of new or existing propulsion products/systems, Perform conceptual and detailed performance calculations and system designs, Gather and manage requirements, Lead systems engineering activities, Plan and execute tests and analyze data, Make technical risk-based decisions, Manage project schedules and tasks, Mentor team members, Define standards of excellence
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic leadership