Propulsion Engineer (Senior or Staff)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the end-to-end design, analysis, and development of propulsion systems for advanced satellites, ensuring mission requirements are met.
• Oversee the integration, testing, and qualification of propulsion systems, including hardware-in-the-loop and system-level testing.
• Develop and implement novel propulsion technologies and architectures to enhance system performance and reliability.
• Conduct performance analysis and simulations of the propulsion system.
• Drive system-level trade studies to select optimal propulsion technologies based on mission objectives and constraints.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, including structures, avionics, and thermal, to ensure seamless integration of propulsion subsystems. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 7-10+ years of hands-on experience in the design, development, and testing of spacecraft propulsion systems.
• Expertise in propulsion system modeling and analysis tools, and the ability to create your own analysis tools.
• Ability to lead complex engineering projects with multiple stakeholders, meeting deadlines and deliverables. 

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience with chemical propulsion systems, preferably hypergolic and/or green propellant in-space systems.
• Knowledge of CAD tools such as SolidWorks for propulsion system design.
• Hands-on experience with propulsion test setups, including vacuum chamber testing and instrumentation.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, startup environment or a similarly dynamic setting.
• Ability to maintain or obtain TS/SCI clearance 

COMPENSATION

• Base Salaries: 
  • Senior Propulsion Engineer: $125,000-$160,000 
  • Staff Propulsion Engineer: $155,000-$215,000 
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location—while we observe a hybrid work environment, you will need to be onsite as the business needs require. On an average week, you can expect to spend at least 4 days per week in office at our GravityWorks factory in Centennial, CO. 
• Travel—employees can expect to travel up to 25% to our Long Beach factory and to vendor sites.
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

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