CareerPlan

Spacecraft Propulsion Systems Engineer I

RL HeadquartersFull-time$82k–$124k2026-10-29 → 2026-11-10
Citizens or permanent residents onlySecurity clearance required

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 / Space Systems / Propulsion

Required skills

CAD design, performance calculations, test planning and execution, project management, technical risk assessment, mentorship, documentation

Preferred skills

NX CAD, Teamcenter/Windchill PLM, Python, National Instruments, GD&T, flight hardware testing, storable propellants experience

Technologies

NX, Teamcenter, Windchill, Python, National Instruments

Responsibilities

Conceptual and detailed designs in CAD for propulsion components, review and approval of drawings and specifications, test planning and data analysis, project management and scheduling, mentoring team members, defining standards of excellence

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities