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Principal Propulsion Development Engineer
Drive the development of the Aeon R engine for the Terran rocket.
Long Beach, California, United States
Expert
$196,000 - 253,000 USD / year
1 month ago
✨ About The Role
- This role involves driving engine system architecture and CONOPS trades, managing engine interfaces, and negotiating requirements to optimize for the vehicle.
- The position requires supporting engine system development, analysis, simulation, and testing.
- Collaboration with component engineers, manufacturing teams, and test teams is a key aspect of the job.
- The role may involve mentoring team members while also learning from mentors within the propulsion team.
- Candidates should be capable of leading collaborative projects to completion with minimal oversight.
- The job requires an average of 15% travel to test and launch sites, with potential for shifted schedules or weekend work for critical milestones.
⚡ Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in a science, engineering, technology, or mathematics field is required.
- Candidates should have 11+ years of relevant experience, preferably in complex engineering system development and/or test environments.
- Strong engineering fundamentals in fluid mechanics and thermodynamics are essential for success in this role.
- Clear evidence of ownership, problem-solving skills, and effective team collaboration is necessary from previous work or school experiences.
- A demonstrated drive to deliver on ambitious schedules, utilizing unconventional and creative solutions, is important.
- Working knowledge of liquid-propellant rocket engines is expected, with additional knowledge of fluid components and engine subsystems being a plus.
Principal Propulsion Development Engineer
Long Beach, California, United States
$196,000 - 253,000 USD / year
Engineering
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