Propulsion Engineer II
Core
Design, development, and manufacturing of rocket engine components and assemblies for the BE-7 Lunar Lander Engine, focusing on transitioning from development to flight production.
Role type
Propulsion Engineer II (Component Design & Manufacturing)
Builds
Rocket engine components (valves, pressurized fluid systems, rotating hardware, 3D printed parts, brazed/welded assemblies) for commercial, civil, national security, and human spaceflight.
Domain
Aerospace propulsion / Rocketry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Component design, fabrication, build, and assembly; Troubleshooting non-conforming hardware; 3D CAD and configuration management; Turbomachinery, valves, or combustion device design; GD&T implementation and analysis
Preferred skills
Rocket engine, jet propulsion, or spacecraft design experience; Aerospace materials and manufacturing methods knowledge; Continuous improvement process experience (DMAIC, PDSA); Cryogenic fluids and oxygen compatibility experience; Production quality management systems experience
Technologies
Creo Parametric, Windchill PLM
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and resolve non-conforming hardware issues; Develop design improvements for rocket engine components to support flight production; Drive design for manufacturability improvements and update assembly procedures; Detail and release changes within CAD models/drawings using configuration management processes.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC