Launcher Propulsion Engineer
Core
Conceptualize new launch and space transportation solutions, mature critical propulsion technologies, and drive projects towards implementation for a modular reusable orbital vehicle.
Role type
Senior IC propulsion system engineer (future projects)
Builds
Propulsion system architectures, concepts of operations, and technical budgets for future launcher programs
Domain
Aerospace / Space launch systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Propulsion system architecture definition, system-level requirements management, concept of operations development, functional and product breakdown creation, technical budgeting (mass, propellant, power), V&V planning, co-engineering coordination, proposal support
Preferred skills
Early development phase (Phase 0/A/B) experience, programming (Python, Fortran, Matlab), EcosimPro usage, hands-on propulsion testing or launch experience
Technologies
EcosimPro, Python, Fortran, Matlab
Responsibilities
Define propulsion system architectures and trade-offs; define system-level requirements and flow down; create technical budgets; coordinate with external partners; support commercial proposal writing; manage subcontractor datapacks and RIDs
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC