Lead Propulsion Engineer

Company: Delivering small satellites to orbit

Opportunity: Our client is looking for a Lead Propulsion Engineer who will be responsible for the build, test and launch of our liquid rocket engines.

Requirements: You have 3+ years of experience as a Propulsion Engineer developing rocket engines.

Requirements

Core responsibilities

• Mechanical analysis on engine components and systems to ensure they meet performance standards
• Design engine components (routing and packaging of plumbing)
• Collaborate with manufacturing team to perform engine integration
• Root cause analysis on engine performance

Required

• B.S. in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• 3+ years of experience developing rocket engines
• Experience with Siemens NX (Unigraphics)
• Experience with full life cycle engineering (cradle to grave)

Ideal candidate

• M.S. in relevant engineering discipline
• Experience with ANSYS, Fluent or other CFD packages
• Experience with turbomachinery design and testing (CFD, stress analysis, LCF, HCF, aero/hydro)
• Experience with design for manufacturing (turbomachinery manufacturing)
• Knowledge of thermodynamics, thermochemistry mechanics, compressible and incompressible flow

ITAR Requirement:

As we must adhere to the U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. All applicants must indicate their immigration status on their resume and/or cover letter.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Stock Option Plan