Lead, Propulsion Test Engineer
Core
Lead a team of engineers and technicians to conduct liquid rocket engine propulsion tests for the Archimedes engine, ensuring functional requirements, quality, and schedule are met.
Role type
Senior IC propulsion test engineer (team lead)
Builds
Liquid rocket engines (Archimedes) for the Neutron launch vehicle
Domain
Aerospace / Rocket Propulsion
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Team leadership, test procedure generation and execution, test data analysis, component and propellant procurement, vendor and subcontractor management, facility scheduling, requirements development, configuration management, quality control, process control, safety advocacy
Preferred skills
Master's or PhD in engineering, liquid natural gas or liquid methane propellant experience, full flight system testing background, data acquisition and control systems software development, complex IT systems knowledge
Technologies
Liquid rocket engines, cryogenics systems, high pressure gas systems, dynamic fluid models
Responsibilities
Manage the team of engineers and technicians running liquid rocket engine propulsion tests; Generate and execute detailed test procedures; Review and interpret test data for facility health and engine performance; Specify and procure components and propellants; Manage vendors and subcontractors; Plan and oversee facility schedule; Support requirements development for test sequencing; Establish requirements for new facility capability; Contribute to configuration management, quality, cost, and process control; Advocate for safety of the test team and test stand operations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership