Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer
2 weeks ago
We are seeking an exceptional Propulsion Engineer to support our spacecraft design, integration, and environmental testing activities. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for operating test equipment, building and improving procedures, and managing vendors to ensure the successful completion of propulsion system deliverables.
Key responsibilities include:
- Operating a random vibration table, shock table, thermal air chamber, and thermal and vacuum chambers
- Building, improving, and running procedures to build ground support equipment and flight hardware
- Integrating and testing propulsion systems involving thrusters and power processing units (PPUs)
- Managing vendors and selecting suitable ones in accordance with company needs
- Leading environment testing of propulsion system components for optimal operation
- Performing performance evaluation of the propulsion system for flight qualification
This is a one-year contract role, and the successful candidate will be required to work physically at our headquarters in San Francisco, CA, 5 days a week.
What You Bring:To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Minimum 4+ years of relevant work experience
- Experience working with test equipment such as thermal air chambers, TVAC chambers, power supplies, multimeters, and oscilloscopes
- HET assembly and testing experience in high vacuum operating environments
- Experience with operation of electric propulsion thrusters such as HETs
- Able to juggle multiple tasks and make quality decisions without negative impact on others
- Experience working with cross-functional teams to achieve desired results
- Experience with Engineering Documentation Control, G-Suite, and Jira
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual who is passionate about propulsion systems and has a strong background in engineering. Proficiency in Solidworks CAD is a plus.
Benefits While Working at Planet:We offer a comprehensive health plan, wellness program, flexible time off, recognition programs, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, and access to LinkedIn Learning. We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification.
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