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Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer I

RL Headquarters💼 Full-time💰 $115,000–$115,000🗓 2026-09-01 → 2026-09-26

Core

System-level and component-level ownership of space systems propulsion and fluidic development for civil, commercial, and defense customers.

Role type

Senior IC spacecraft propulsion systems engineer

Builds

Spacecraft propulsion systems and fluidic components for space missions

Domain

Aerospace / Space Systems / Propulsion

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

propulsion system modelling, static and transient analysis, model validation, systems engineering, requirements management, test planning and execution, risk-based decision making

Preferred skills

Python for data manipulation, mechanical design with NX, GD&T, Product Lifecycle Management software, National Instruments data acquisition systems, testing and troubleshooting flight hardware

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, lead systems engineering activities, execute test planning and data analysis, mentor team members, define standards of excellence through documentation and review

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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