Senior Propulsion Test Engineer
Core
Design, build, and operate test sites to evaluate high-energy rocket components, engines, and stages for the Terran R orbital launch vehicle.
Role type
Senior Propulsion Test Engineer
Builds
Test stands, fluid systems, structural components, and operational test campaigns for heavy-lift rockets
Domain
Aerospace propulsion and rocket testing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical engineering fundamentals, 3D modeling and drafting, fluid system design, structural analysis, fabrication, test operations, data review, technical writing
Preferred skills
GD&T, thermal fluid systems, complex assembly fabrication, high-pressure/cryogenic fluid handling, technical documentation
Technologies
3D modeling software, GUIs, automation tools, P&IDs
Responsibilities
Design fluid and structural systems for test stands; conduct test operations on engines and stages; manage test article prep, post-test processing, and repairs; author work instructions and manage non-conformances; optimize test procedures and data review processes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC