Senior Propulsion Engineer (Stage Systems)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Full ownership for complex, integrated systems by understanding configuration and requirements, performing walkdown inspections of the vehicle, analyzing performance as required, and reviewing test data
• Scope system requirements, architecture, and roadmaps for new and upcoming missions
• Develop vehicle control sequences, aborts and alarms, bluelines and launch commit criteria (LCCs), system setpoints
• Interface with launch & test engineers to coordinate objectives, sequences, test parameters, and related activities
• Participate in vehicle-level operations in mission control as on-console responsible engineer or support
• Identify, track, mitigate, and retire system-level risks
• Interpret and refine vehicle fluid schematics (P&ID’s) based on system operation
• Perform fluid component sizing and analysis using hand calculations, custom scripts
• Develop test plans for vehicle fluid systems and lead efforts to verify functionality. Inclusive of planning, documentation, and execution of test campaigns
• Create and present internal technical documentation that clearly convey analysis or test results and make recommendations for next steps
• Manage and communicate your project milestone and priorities
• Mentor other engineers on the team
• Travel to remote launch and test sites to support operational objectives, as required (25-75% of time during major campaigns)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or related field from an accredited university
• 6+ years of experience working in aerospace, defense, chemical, or equivalent professional environments with direct experience developing or operating complex fluid and/or mechanical systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with high pressure or cryogenic fluid systems and associated design/operational considerations
• Strong knowledge of compressible/incompressible flow, fluid properties, and utilities like REFPROP
• Adept at interpreting and/or defining Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&ID’s)
• Experience referencing and/or authoring interface control documents, test plans, control sequences, and other key technical documentation
• Experience working across engineering groups to define requirements and implement solutions
• Professional experience with data processing tools (Excel, Python), fluid analysis tools (GFSSP)
• Performed hazardous operations in control rooms as a test director, test conductor, responsible engineer, or similar
• Direct experience working on rocket engine, launch vehicle, launch/test site, or in-space propulsion operations
• Hands-on experience developing and activating new, complex systems from scratch including scoping and troubleshooting
• Familiarity with Siemens NX and Teamcenter or equivalent CAD/PLM systems

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel to remote launch and test sites to support operational objectives, as required (25-75% of time during major campaigns)