Propulsion Staff Engineer – Thruster Systems
Core
End-to-end technical execution of bipropellant thruster assemblies from requirements through design, build, integration, test, and flight readiness for commercial space station and human spaceflight programs.
Role type
Staff Engineer, Propulsion (Thruster Systems)
Builds
Bipropellant thruster assemblies (combustion chambers, injectors, nozzles, igniters, valves) for orbital platforms and spaceflight missions
Domain
Aerospace propulsion, liquid rocket engines, microgravity research infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
bipropellant thruster design, combustion analysis, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, structural analysis, test campaign execution, vendor management, 3D modeling
Preferred skills
advanced degree in aerospace/mechanical engineering, experience with launch vehicle propulsion, expertise in ANSYS/Fluent/CEA
Technologies
ANSYS, Fluent, TDK, CEA, SolidWorks
Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional teams and suppliers to deliver thrusters to cost/schedule targets; perform detailed modeling and simulation of thruster assemblies; design and execute qualification and acceptance test campaigns; provide technical mentorship to less experienced engineers; conduct trade studies and component selection analyses
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with technical leadership