Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer

2 days ago


San Francisco, California, United States Planet Labs PBC Full time
About the Role:

We are seeking an exceptional Propulsion Engineer to support our spacecraft design, integration, and environmental testing activities. This includes operating a random vibration table, shock table, thermal air chamber, and thermal and vacuum chambers.

You will be responsible for building, improving, and running procedures to build ground support equipment and flight hardware. You will also be accountable for the integration and testing of propulsion systems that involve thrusters and power processing units with our current satellite constellation.

Your responsibilities will include testing and implementing modifications to propulsion system components, managing vendors, and leading environment testing of all components for optimal operation. You will also be responsible for the performance evaluation of the propulsion system for flight qualification.

This is a one-year contract role, and you will be required to be physically present at our headquarters in San Francisco, CA, 5 days a week.

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 High-Energy Thrusters (HETs) and Power Processing Units (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
Requirements:
  • Minimum of 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
  • 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
What We Offer:
  • 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


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