Principal/Senior Propulsion Engineer

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

About the company:

Key Responsibilities

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


• Work with the Chief Engineer to define engineering standards, methods, and best practices for the company's propulsion systems


• Participate and lead engineering reviews of propulsion components and systems


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


• Lead 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 6-8 years experience
  
  
  
  • A graduate degree (MS or PhD) is preferred
  
  
  
  


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


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


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


• Deep understanding of fluid mechanics and compressible flow


• Familiarity with manufacturing methods, materials, and failure methods for high temperature propulsion systems


• A strong background in CAD (Solidworks preferred)


• Willingness to serve as a mentor, team player, and major contributor in a team of highly skilled engineers

• 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.