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Staff Propulsion Development Engineer
Drive the development of engine system architecture for the Terran rocket.
Long Beach, California, United States
Expert
$155,000 - 197,000 USD / year
2 months ago
✨ About The Role
- This role is part of the Engine Systems & Test Team, focusing on engine system architecture and operations.
- Responsibilities include driving engine system trades, managing interfaces, and negotiating requirements to optimize vehicle performance.
- The position may involve supporting engine system analysis, simulation, testing, and tool development.
- Candidates will need to coordinate and facilitate among various technical teams while applying their own technical expertise.
- The role requires an average of 15% travel to test and launch sites, with potential for shifted schedules or weekend work for critical milestones.
- The work environment encourages continuous improvement and supports the development of both technical hardware and team members.
⚡ Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in a science, engineering, technology, or mathematics field is required.
- Candidates should have 8+ years of relevant experience, preferably in a complex engineering system development and/or test environment.
- 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.
Staff Propulsion Development Engineer
Long Beach, California, United States
$155,000 - 197,000 USD / year
Engineering
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