Propulsion Engineer

As a Propulsion Engineer at Astranis, you will design, evaluate, and test in-space propulsion components and systems. You must have a strong background in the fundamentals of propulsion, hands-on skills, and a desire to work on novel and challenging problems. Past experience with in-space propulsion, launch vehicles, or other fluid systems is a benefit but not required. 

Role

• Own the full lifecycle of fluid components from requirements definition all the way though on-orbit operation
• Design, test, integrate, and operate satellite propulsion systems with an emphasis on manufacturability and performance
• Support satellite propulsion system manufacturing, integration, and testing in a cleanroom and factory environment
• Develop and streamline design criteria to deliver flight hardware and test equipment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teammates, including mechanical, thermal, electrical, software, and manufacturing engineers
• Use strong physics and engineering fundamentals to inform high-level system analysis and understand interdependent system effects

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in a technical discipline (e.g. engineering, physics)
• 1-5+ years of professional industry experience in propulsion design and/or manufacturing related role
• A passion for manufacturing, including working in a fast-paced environment and doing hands-on design/ development.
• Hands-on experience working with fluid systems
• Working knowledge of electric and chemical propulsion systems
• Exceptional time management skills, verbal & written communication skills, and organizational skills

Bonus

• End-to-end project experience including design, test, build, and operation of complex systems or components
• Direct experience in Manufacturing Engineering, Weld Engineering, or Integration Engineering roles
• Direct experience with structural or fluid analysis tools (GFSSP, ANSYS, Fluent, etc)
• Specific experience manufacturing, testing, or designing precision welded assemblies, electric propulsion systems, or chemical space propulsion systems
• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting industry standards and specifications (AWS D17.1, MIL-STDs, AS/NAS component specifications)
• Familiarity with Pressurized Systems operation and construction