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Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer
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We are seeking an exceptional Propulsion Engineer to support our design, integration, and environmental testing activities at component, subsystem, and system levels. This includes operating a random vibration table, shock table, thermal air, as well as thermal and vacuum environments.
You will be responsible for building, improving, and running procedures to build both ground support equipment and flight hardware. This includes the integration and testing of propulsion systems that involve thrusters and power processing units with our current satellite constellation.
You will be accountable for the successful completion of deliverables and for the management of propulsion system vendors. Your responsibilities will include testing and implementing modifications to propulsion system components to varying degrees of customization.
You will lead the environment testing of all components of the propulsion system for optimal operation, including thruster operation at high vacuum conditions, lifetime tests, and vibration testing.
One of your primary objectives will be the performance evaluation of the propulsion system for flight qualification.
Your responsibilities will encompass in-house production and testing of components, such as the pressure feed system, feed system design, thruster mounting plate, thruster components, and more.
Key Responsibilities:- Support the Acceptance, Testing, and Integration (AI&T) line of Planet Next satellite constellation
- Coordinate and lead the execution of environmental test campaigns for propulsion systems
- Participate in the planning and coordination of test campaigns
- Qualification testing of propulsion systems
- Functional and environmental testing support for HETs and PPUs
- Test fixture development/requirements for the propulsion system
- Environmental Lab maintenance
- Design and test equipment and infrastructure for the transportation of spacecraft and subsystems
- Implement 5S methodology in the qual lab and model shop
- Design, assemble, and test the tools and equipment required to support spacecraft launch integration
- Support Launch Integration
- Minimum of 4+ years of relevant work experience
- Experience working with test equipment such as thermal air chambers, TVAC chambers, power supplies, multimeters, 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, Jira
- Experience resolving routine issues and escalating other issues to the appropriate individual in a timely manner
- Superior attention to detail and passion for quality
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with propulsion system components
- Open to travel within the United States and outside of the United States
- Comprehensive Health Plan
- Wellness program and onsite massages in specific offices
- Flexible Time Off
- Recognition Programs
- Commuter Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement and access to LinkedIn Learning
- Parental Leave
- Offsites and Happy Hours
- Volunteering Benefits
The US base salary range for this full-time position at the commencement of employment is $100,000 - $142,700. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives (bonus and equity). The final salary range is determined by job-related experience, skills, and location.
