Sr. Propulsion Engineer (5 positions)
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Support design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing of propulsion piece parts and assemblies. Generate CAD models of components and engine systems, including P&ID's and fully detailed engine assemblies. Conduct fluid network modeling, analysis, and design, identifying COTS components and working with suppliers to source parts. Develop and execute test plans, analyze hotfire data, and perform engine balancing and sizing. Design and analyze tanks and supporting structures. Collaborate with vehicle engineering and test teams to satisfy design requirements, and work with vendors and procurement to select components. Utilize agile methodology to break down complex projects into actionable tasks.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
- 5+ years of aerospace vehicle and engine systems engineering/design experience
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
- 3+ years of CAD experience, particularly working with large assemblies
- Systems engineering and operational experience
- Experience working on multidisciplinary project teams
- Knowledge of standard aerospace materials used in designs of propulsion systems for high mechanical and thermal loads
- Knowledge of aerospace fluid systems component and fluid connections specifications
- Experience in some of the design & analysis tools such as NX / SolidWorks, ANSYS mechanical, CFX / StarCCM+, Matlab / Python, GFSSP, Microsoft Visio
- Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate in a fast-paced work environment
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
- Experience with RDREs or RDEs
- Project management/leadership
- Familiarity with Agile methods
- Strong background in systems engineering for engine or PPMS systems
- Engine and/or engine component testing
- Familiarity with standards such as SMC-S-016, NASA STD-5012, AIAA S-080A-2018
- Experience developing and standardizing processes for design, analysis, and testing
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