Propulsion Systems Engineer (Associate or Experienced)
Core
Design, build, test, and operate liquid propulsion systems for new space vehicles and missions.
Role type
Propulsion Systems Engineer (Associate or Experienced)
Builds
New space vehicles and missions using liquid propulsion platforms
Domain
Aerospace / Space Propulsion
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Systems Engineering, Liquid Propulsion, Mission Operations, Requirements Decomposition, Verification and Validation, Propulsion Systems Analysis, Interface Definition, Test Support, Post-launch Mission Support
Preferred skills
Mission Assurance Standards, Rocket Equation Application, Thruster Performance Equations, Space-based Liquid Propulsion Systems, Propulsion Hardware Supply Base Knowledge, On-console Mission Operations Support, Secure Environment Work
Technologies
Testing tools, Analysis tools, Modeling tools, Simulation tools
Responsibilities
Define requirements and develop verification artifacts for liquid propulsion systems; Coordinate and manage functional and physical interfaces between propulsion systems and the vehicle; Configure and/or design propulsion subsystems and components to meet customer and regulatory standards; Utilize testing, analysis, modeling, and simulation tools to estimate system performance; Define and support certification tests for propulsion subsystems and components; Develop and execute operational procedures for propulsion mission operations, including providing on-orbit customer support
Seniority
Associate (Level 2) or Experienced (Level 3)