Associate, Propulsion Test Engineer (early career)
Core
End-to-end test execution for bipropellant engines and propulsion assemblies, from requirements flow-down through hot-fire/qualification testing to flight readiness.
Role type
Propulsion Test Engineer
Builds
Propulsion test campaigns and flight-ready hardware for commercial space station infrastructure
Domain
Aerospace propulsion and space infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Propulsion test operations, test architecture design, instrumentation & DAQ, data reduction and correlation, anomaly response and root-cause analysis, test planning and procedure development, vendor interface management
Preferred skills
Advanced degree in engineering, experience with hot-fire operations, knowledge of thermodynamics and fluid dynamics, proficiency in analysis tools like ANSYS or Easy5
Technologies
ANSYS, Easy5, GFSSP
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end propulsion test execution including integration, stand readiness, and hot-fire testing; Serve as technical authority on test architecture and readiness; Develop and maintain test plans, procedures, and verification matrices; Lead test readiness activities including hazard analyses and go/no-go criteria; Conduct test operations and manage real-time decision-making; Own anomaly response and closure including troubleshooting and corrective actions; Manage vendor and supplier interfaces for test hardware and instrumentation
Seniority
Early career, hands-on IC