Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer
Core
Perform technical evaluations, assessments, and design support for advanced spacecraft propulsion systems (chemical, electric) for national space missions.
Role type
Senior IC spacecraft propulsion engineer (chemical/electric propulsion systems)
Builds
Propulsion systems, propellant tanking, and delivery subsystems for satellite and launch vehicles
Domain
Aerospace / Spaceflight propulsion
Required skills
chemical propulsion systems, propellant tanking, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, thermal analysis, systems engineering, risk assessment, technical evaluation, flight data review, anomaly resolution
Preferred skills
electric propulsion (EP), hot fire testing, storable propellant engines, hypergolic systems, refueling, astrodynamics, combustion, control theory, space system engineering standards
Technologies
chemical propulsion systems, electric propulsion systems, propellant tanking, delivery subsystems, ground test systems
Responsibilities
Support development of advanced spacecraft propulsion systems using new technologies; Participate in design, development, test, and evaluation of propulsion systems and subsystems; Develop program requirements and assess risks/hazards; Lead technical interchange meetings and design reviews; Perform technical evaluation of chemical propulsion systems; Review contractor products for compliance; Provide real-time support during test, launch, and operations; Function as liaison for flight anomaly resolution; Prepare reports and presentations for program offices and customers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
