Propulsion Systems Build Engineer Verified today
What you will do
- Develop and deliver qualified propellant feed and management systems by working closely with propulsion, fluids, and thermal engineering teams
- Own the development, sourcing, and qualification of lightweight propellant storage hardware in partnership with internal fluids teams and external suppliers
- Lead technical engagement with suppliers and designers developing propulsion hardware including ACS components, valves, and related subsystems
- Build internal propulsion qualification campaigns and test infrastructure to evaluate system and vehicle performance
- Rapidly prototype next-generation concepts to enable scalable vehicle architectures, including in-space propellant management and refueling
What you need
- 4+ years of experience developing, integrating, or testing propulsion, fluid, or pressure systems for aerospace or other high-reliability hardware platform
- Hands-on support of hardware qualification, integration, or development testing for aerospace or similar systems
- Direct experience working with suppliers or external partners to test and deliver technical hardware components
- Familiarity with propellant storage, fluid handling, or pressure system hardware such as tanks, valves, and regulators in development of spacecraft or similar systems
Required skills and knowledge
- Systems-level understanding of spacecraft propulsion systems and their impact on vehicle design and operations
- Ability to plan and execute propulsion hardware qualification campaigns aligned with launch provider or aerospace standards (SMC-S-016, AIAA, or similar)
- Ability to design and interpret propulsion tests, including fluid, pressure, and thermal performance evaluations
- Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills across fluid, pressure, and electromechanical systems
- Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly across engineering disciplines and external suppliers