Propulsion Engineer

Description:

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

• 8+ years proven track record of turbomachinery component design, development and/or test support

• Strong knowledge of hardware fabrication and quality control

• Proficiency in data analysis and post-processing to assess component health

• Fundamental knowledge of turbomachinery component design and manufacturing

• Solid understanding of mechanical design principles, including proficiency in GD&T

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. or Ph.D. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

• Experience with quality management systems supporting aerospace and propulsion-related hardware

• Experience transitioning products from development to production

• Experience with product production, qualification testing and flight operations

• Ability to effectively lead multi-functional teams

• Experience with turbomachinery specific to rocket engine applications

• Experience with cryogenic fluids and oxygen compatibility

• Hands on experience supporting a manufacturing shop floor, assembly area, or test facility

• Demonstrated leadership of anomaly investigations and/or root cause investigations

• Fundamental understanding of rocket turbopump architecture and fluid dynamics