Senior Propulsion Engineer, Valves
Core
Design, analysis, development, and qualification of flow control devices (valves) for the Aeon R engine and Terran R launch vehicle.
Role type
Senior Propulsion Engineer (Valves)
Builds
Cryogenic, pneumatic, proportional, and solenoid valves for rocket propulsion systems
Domain
Aerospace propulsion / Fluid systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
thermodynamics, structures, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, CFD, FEA, programming (Matlab, Python, C++)
Preferred skills
clean sheet design, trade studies, test planning and execution
Technologies
ANSYS, Matlab, Python, C++
Responsibilities
Design and analysis of clean sheet valves; Detailed fluid, thermal, and structural analysis of piece parts and assemblies; Development and qualification test planning and execution; Engine and vehicle test support; Conducting trade studies to produce architectures
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC