Propulsion Engineer
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Propulsion Engineer

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Location: Berthoud,CO, USA

Date: 2025-01-07T15:16:30Z

Job Description:

Our Clients team moves fast and do a lot with little. We are looking for a skilled, fast learning individual who will lead their fluid and mechanical system design efforts.

This role will be part of the technical organization, responsible for clean sheet designs of a variety of propulsion hardware as well as technical guidance and mentoring of a team responsible for similar hardware. Candidates will be expected to have ownership from the initial concept phase to a production-ready design and may need to support multiple engine programs simultaneously.

Responsibilities:

  • Clean sheet design of fluid & mechanical engine components including gimbals, actuators, valves, and fluid systems
  • Design modifications of existing components and prototypes to increase performance, improve manufacturability or resolve limitations
  • Work with other engineers on topics including design of components, system sizing, component testing, and system-level architecture and development for multiple engine programs.
  • Derive requirements from top level engine and test objectives
  • Write, review, and update work instructions for the assembly of engine components as well as establish appropriate acceptance and qualification tests
  • Assemble and test first article prototypes

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • 4+ years of relevant mechanical design experience
  • Demonstrated proficiency with computer aided design and drafting
  • Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
  • Working knowledge of and hands-on experience with fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems
  • Strong understanding of industry standards and requirements
  • Desire to take ownership and help wherever needed on the team
  • Able to delegate tasks and lead large project scope
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stay flexible based on customer demands and company priorities along with daily firefighting

Desired Experience

  • Demonstrated proficiency with fundamental manual or CNC machining equipment and processes (milling, turning)
  • Prior track record leading technical teams
  • Demonstrated proficiency with basic principles of design for additive manufacturing
  • Liquid propellant rocket engine design, test, or analysis
  • Familiarity with oxygen-rich staged combustion engine cycle
  • Experience operating in ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified organizations.
  • Experience with SMC-S-016 Test Requirements
  • Experience with structural, fluids, and thermal analysis using Ansys FEA software
  • 2+ years of PTC Creo or Siemens NX CAD programs and Windchill PLM software
  • Experience with in-space valves or systems

The base compensation range of this role, which is $95,000 - $155,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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