We are looking for a skilled Aerospace Propulsion Engineer in a specific arena that will be disclosed during the interview. 

 

About the company:

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development of propulsion components and systems (mechanical design, materials & manufacturing methods, etc) from initial concept to assembly, integration, and test


• Design and test fluid system components and assemblies


• Assist in the definition and execution of test plans for acceptance, qualification, and endurance testing of propulsion systems and components


• Support qualification, integration, and testing efforts of propulsion systems and components


• Assist in definition and documentation of assembly and manufacturing processes


• Work with other engineers to drive components and subsystems to flight maturity
  
   

• BS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or the equivalent and 2+ years experience (6+ for senior/principal level)
  
  
  
  • A graduate degree (MS or PhD) is preferred 
  
  
  
  


• Hands-on: desire to be involved with design, test, and assembly


• 6+ years of experience with the design of propulsion systems (arcjet, resistojet, cold gas, bipropellant or monopropellant preferred)


• Experience with the full engineering life cycle of flight propulsion systems


• Understanding of fluid mechanics and compressible flow


• Experience with lab equipment and qualification campaigns


• A strong background in CAD (Solidworks preferred)


• Some experience in numerical methods is nice to have

• Health care coverage for employees


• Commuter benefits


• Physical fitness benefits


• 401k


• PTO

• Location Santa Clara, California


• This position requires access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, and services. U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3) is required.