Rocket Propulsion Systems Engineer

3 weeks ago


Mojave, California, United States ABL Space Systems Full time
Propulsion Engineer, Engine Test

A key member of ABL Space Systems' Engine RE team, responsible for planning and executing engine testing at our test sites. This role involves formulating initial test plans, sitting on console for engine hotfires, performing data reviews, and leading anomaly investigations.

Responsibilities:
  • Create test plans and lead Test Readiness Reviews
  • Drive and maintain engine statepoints using engine simulation tools
  • Own all hardware documentation and procedures
  • Work with test technicians to integrate test articles, update and maintain hardware configuration
  • Author and maintain automated test sequences
  • Monitor live test data on-console to evaluate engine health during test operations
  • Lead post-test data review, working closely with component owners to inform engine performance
  • Utilize learnings from testing to drive component and software requirements, and define hardware interfaces
  • Automate data review to increase test cadence
Requirements:
  • B.S. in any engineering discipline from an accredited university
  • 3+ years of industry experience in an integration & test, design, or production role
Preferred Skills and Experience:
  • In-depth understanding of compressible/incompressible flow and thermodynamics
  • Experience writing and executing test procedures and/or autosequences for complex hardware operations
  • Strong technical writing and communication skills with experience writing test plans and executing readiness reviews
  • Ability to program scripts in Python
What We Look For:
  • Critical thinking: ABL engineers understand the 'why' behind all design decisions, operational events and test outcomes
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity: ABL engineers must be comfortable defining their own pathway to an objective
  • End-to-end ownership: projects are delivered fully complete and ready for flight
Additional Requirements:

The Propulsion Engineer, Engine Test must be willing to travel to launch and test sites to support integration and test work.

This role requires access to information protected under US export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. US person status is a required qualification for this position.

ABL Space Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, or citizenship status (when otherwise legally authorized to work and access export-controlled data).



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