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The Aerospace Corporation

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the ... Comprised primarily of highly trained mechanical and aerospace engineers, VSD provides national ...

Busek Co Inc

Propulsion Test Engineer

Natick, MA · On-site

Busek researches, develops, and produces technologies for challenging space missions for small ... S. in Mechanical Engineering * Hands-on experience in propulsion laboratory * Experience with ...

Busek

Propulsion Test Engineer

Natick, MA · On-site

Busek researches, develops, and produces technologies for challenging space missions for small ... S. in Mechanical Engineering * Hands-on experience in propulsion laboratory * Experience with ...

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Aerospace Propulsion Design Engineer

Scottsdale, AZ • On-site

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Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Reporting to the CTO, this position works on the propulsion system for the company’s maneuverable spacecraft, from concept through on-orbit operation. You work on a team to complete propulsion design, development, integration, and test, and carry the system through qualification, flight, and end of life. This is a hands-on role for an engineer who has taken an operational propulsion system from cradle to grave on a vehicle that has flown, and who can move from requirements and analysis through hot-fire and testing to on-orbit operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Work on the propulsion system from concept through on-orbit operation, including requirements, architecture, trades, and selection of propellant, thrusters, and feed-system components.

•    Contribute to propulsion design and analysis, including thrust and delta-V budgets, feed system, tankage, propellant management, and thermal, structural, and fluid analysis.

•    Develop and execute propulsion test programs, including component, hot-fire, acceptance, and environmental testing, with test plans, procedures, and data analysis.

•    Lead integration and test of the propulsion system with the spacecraft, including proof and leak testing, qualification, and propellant loading procedures.

•    Support launch-site processing, fueling operations, and on-orbit commissioning and operations, including anomaly resolution.

•    Manage propulsion suppliers and subcontractors, and define and verify interface and acceptance requirements.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

•    Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, or chemical engineering, or a related field.

•    Cradle-to-grave experience on the propulsion system of a satellite or space vehicle that has flown to space or operated on orbit, from concept through operation (mandatory).

•    Experience developing testing an operational propulsion system (mandatory).

•    Strong propulsion engineering fundamentals, including thrust and delta-V budgets, feed systems, propellant management, and thermal and fluid analysis.

•    Hands-on test experience, including hot-fire, component, and environmental testing, and test procedure development.

•    U.S. Citizenship (no dual citizenship) and ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

•    Experience at an in-space propulsion or orbital-transfer-vehicle company

•    Familiarity with operation and high-total-impulse maneuver.

•    Experience with propellant loading, pressure-system safety, and launch-site operations.

•    Active or recent U.S. security clearance.

Compensation: Competitive salary, full company benefits, and equity for highly qualified candidates.

Location: Scottsdale, Arizona (In-person).