Feed System Functional Engineer
Core
Define functional architecture and performance of propellant feed systems for storable bipropellant propulsion systems, ensuring delivery to thrusters across the full mission envelope.
Role type
Senior IC propulsion system functional engineer
Builds
Propellant feed systems for launch vehicles and spacecraft
Domain
Aerospace propulsion / Fluid mechanics
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Fluid mechanics, heat transfer, compressible flow, system-level sizing, sensitivity analyses, functional simulations, failure mode analysis, version control systems
Preferred skills
Storable propulsion system experience, 0D-1D fluid simulation tools (EcosimPro), Python
Technologies
EcosimPro, Python, Git, SVN
Responsibilities
Define and maintain functional architecture of feed systems including tanks, lines, valves, filters, and thrusters; Develop and maintain fluid system models for steady-state and transient analysis; Lead functional and performance verification including cold-flow and hot-fire tests; Interface across design, test, and operations functions throughout the vehicle lifecycle.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC