Propulsion Test Engineer III - Lunar Permanence Verified today
About the Role
This position is part of the Lunar Permanence business unit on the MK2 Alpha Lander team. As a Fluids and Propulsion Test Engineer, you will be testing the actual hardware bringing astronauts to the Moon.
You will have ownership of vehicle integrated main engine testing, ground support equipment activation, component testing, and system-level testing for a variety of systems within MK2 Alpha Lander Fluids and Propulsion. You will develop test methods, ground support equipment, and test procedures to efficiently complete integrated system testing for multiple test campaigns. You will coordinate and direct test teams and ground support equipment while supervising a small team of technicians during test setups, checkouts, and tear-downs.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute test procedures of facility sub-systems to satisfy program objectives
- Design, plan, fabricate, install, and operate pneumatic and cryogenic test capabilities
- Develop test methods to efficiently complete integrated system testing
- Maintain fluids test equipment configuration control, calibration, and traceability
- Write test procedures, manage procedural red lines, and incorporate updates during test campaigns
- Oversee vendor design and fabrication of fluids test equipment and support equipment
- Participate in gated design and Test Readiness Reviews
- Perform facility activation tests of fluids subsystems
- Maintain and operate pneumatic and cryogenic hardware and/or control software
- Follow safety policies during test planning and operations
- Troubleshoot anomalies real-time
- Reduce, analyze, and archive test data to support verification tasks
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, chemical, or related engineering fields
- 8+ years experience with a background in propulsion testing
- Experience with developing, writing, and executing test procedures
- Willingness to commit to tight deadlines and be ambitious
- Experience reading P&ID schematics and layout designs
- Experience developing fluids systems installation and checkout procedures
- Understand fundamentals of pressure, flow, and temperature instrumentation
Preferred Qualifications
- 10+ years experience with cryogenic testing, pressurized equipment, and vacuum systems
- Experience with main engine, cryogenic, hydraulic, and GHe test capabilities, including design, fabrication, installation, and operation
- Technical expertise in component and system-level testing of spaceflight hardware through development, qualification, and acceptance of test campaigns
- Experience with test facility instrumentation and Data Acquisition and Control Systems
- Familiarity with cleanroom work and associated best practices
- ASME codes and local building standards
- Proficiency in LabView, Python, MATLAB
Compensation
Base pay range for Washington applicants: $121,023.00 to $169,432.20. Other site ranges may differ.
Requirements
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Standard background check required for all positions.