Nyx Crew Propulsion Engine Principal
Core
Lead end-to-end development of high-thrust hypergolic rocket engines for crewed spaceflight, from concept through flight readiness.
Role type
Principal propulsion engineer (engine architecture & program leadership)
Builds
High-thrust hypergolic propulsion systems for reusable orbital vehicles
Domain
Aerospace propulsion / Human-rated spaceflight
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
engine architecture definition, trade studies, simulation, analytical assessments, human-rating system development, environmental testing (vibration, shock, acoustic, vacuum), supplier management, program execution, risk mitigation, team leadership
Preferred skills
throttleable high-thrust hypergolic engine experience, experience with NASA/AFRL/DARPA, advanced degree in aerospace/mechanical engineering
Technologies
hypergolic propellants, engine testing facilities, simulation tools
Responsibilities
Lead engine development from concept to flight readiness; conduct trade studies and simulations; establish engine architecture; manage program reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR); oversee qualification and certification; build and mentor multidisciplinary propulsion teams; coordinate with systems engineering and avionics; manage supplier interactions and component selection
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight