Propulsion Engineer II, Combustion Devices
$104,000–$156,000 year
On-siteLong Beach, California, United States
Long Beach, California, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$104,000–$156,000 yearBachelors DegreeAerospace ServicesLarge
Full TimeBachelors DegreeLargeAerospace Services
Job Summary
Own assigned combustion components from initial design through manufacturing, testing, qualification, and flight. Coordinate across disciplines to drive hardware decisions throughout the entire product lifecycle while managing extreme thermal and structural pressures. Apply engineering fundamentals in thermodynamics, thermal, and structural analysis to ensure manufacturability for the Terran R vehicle. This end-to-end ownership is rare in the aerospace industry, where these responsibilities are typically distributed across multiple teams.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering field
- 2+ years of experience working in the development of propulsion components, combustion components, or related hardware
- Experience applying engineering fundamentals in thermodynamics, thermal, structural, and fluids
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in a rocket engine development and/or test environment
- Clear evidence of ownership from school or work experience
- Working knowledge of engine subsystems such as combustion devices, heat exchangers, ducting
- Exposure to powder bed additive manufacturing and automation techniques
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