Turbomachinery Propulsion Engineer
Core
Evaluating propulsion system design, performance, and applications for high-priority space missions, including development, manufacturing, test, and operations.
Role type
Senior Member of Technical Staff / Engineering Specialist (Propulsion Engineering)
Builds
Propulsion systems and component technology for government and commercial space applications
Domain
Aerospace propulsion, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, rocket engine design
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Aerospace engineering principles, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, liquid rocket engine design, system margin analysis, anomaly troubleshooting, MATLAB, Python
Preferred skills
Combustion/reacting flows, turbomachinery, rotordynamics, rocket engine testing, thermal-fluid testing, spectral analysis, digital engineering techniques
Technologies
MATLAB, Python
Responsibilities
Evaluate propulsion system design and performance; develop new propulsion systems and component technology; assess system margins and troubleshoot technical anomalies; provide real-time support to customer tests and flight; participate in technical reviews and flight data analysis; aid in experimentation and infrastructure builds; prepare reports and presentations for program offices and government personnel.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC