CareerPlan

Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer I

RL HeadquartersFull-time$115k–$173k2026-10-29 → 2026-11-10
Citizens or permanent residents only

Core

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

Role type

Senior IC propulsion systems engineer

Builds

Spacecraft propulsion systems and fluidic components

Domain

Aerospace propulsion

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 (NX), GD&T, Product Lifecycle Management (Teamcenter), National Instruments data acquisition

Technologies

Amesim, EcosimPro, Simulink, Simscape, NX, Teamcenter, Windchill, National Instruments

Responsibilities

Own development of new or existing propulsion products, perform conceptual and detailed performance calculations, lead systems engineering activities, plan and execute tests, mentor team members, manage project schedules and tasks

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC