Propulsion Engineer III
Core
Design, develop, and test valve components and fluid control systems for reusable rocket engines, while coordinating cross-functional development and mentoring junior engineers.
Role type
Mid-level propulsion/fluid controls engineer with project management track
Builds
Reusable rocket engines and propulsion systems for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight
Domain
Aerospace propulsion and fluid mechanics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
valve design, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, structural analysis, CAD design, GD&T, hardware fabrication, non-conforming hardware resolution, cross-functional coordination, project timeline management, stakeholder communication, vendor management, mentoring
Preferred skills
cryogenic fluid design, pneumatic/hydraulic valve design, Creo/Windchill, DFMA, production quality management, Agile/Scrum, project tracking tools, prior project lead experience
Technologies
Creo (Pro/E), Windchill, CAD tools
Responsibilities
Own valve component designs from concept to qualification; oversee component testing in standalone and hot fire environments; coordinate development activities across program leaders, systems engineers, and suppliers; manage project timelines and deliverables; mentor junior engineers; support design-to-production transitions; define best practices for engine valves
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC with leadership potential