Propulsion Engineer II - Ground Fluids
Core
Technical authority for ground fluid systems across all spacecraft programs, owning the full lifecycle from architecture to flight operations.
Role type
Senior IC propulsion engineer (ground fluids)
Builds
Ground fluid systems for satellite buses, thruster test stands, and component acceptance test hardware
Domain
Aerospace propulsion / Space infrastructure
Required skills
Propulsion fluid system design, P&ID authoring, CAD tools, PLM software, range safety compliance, technical documentation, cross-functional coordination
Preferred skills
Hypergolic/cryogenic propellant experience, test/launch site operations, team leadership, engineering standards development
Responsibilities
Own ground fluid systems end-to-end (architecture, design, fabrication, operations); Lead propellant loading campaigns across multiple facilities; Define and improve propellant handling processes; Mentor junior engineers; Serve as final technical escalation point for complex fluid system problems
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC