Propulsion Engineer

3 weeks ago


San Francisco, United States CareerBuilder Full time

Propulsion Engineer - Test
As our Propulsion Engineer - Test, you will oversee propulsion component and system level test plan definition, test equipment design & build, and testing itself. A primary goal for this position is to increase the level of automation used in propulsion testing. You will work cross-functionally to ensure stakeholder and industry requirements are met while also considering cost and schedule implications of testing.

Role:

Design, build, test, and qualify tests and test equipment for Astranis propulsion systems

All this with a focus on automation of tests and test equipment

Perform component and system level design, analysis, and trade studies for test equipment

Develop and execute component and system level test plans

Work closely with other teams to complete tasks

Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team.

Requirements:

Bachelor of Science degree in a technical discipline (e.g. engineering, physics)

3+ years of industry experience with propulsion system testing

Including being familiar with industry and Range Safety standards and requirements

A passion for testing, including working in a fast-paced environment and doing hands-on design/development

Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware from scratch

Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria

US Citizenship or Green Card

Bonus:

Demonstrated experience in designing, testing, and operating spacecraft propulsion systems

Specific experience with low thrust monopropellant and green monopropellant systems

Experience with propulsion system process development including manifold manufacturing and welding

Experience with Python (Numpy, Scipy), C++, and Git

Familiarity with reading and writing technical standards

Familiarity with propellant material compatibility

Familiarity with weld and weld inspection standards and best practices

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