Lead Propulsion Analyst
About The Position
Our Propulsion team is seeking a highly skilled Lead Propulsion Analyst to lead and support advanced engineering simulation efforts across structural, fluid, and thermal disciplines. This role is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enforcing modeling standards and best practices for Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), and thermal analysis activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong multiphysics simulation expertise, a deep understanding of numerical methods, and experience establishing engineering analysis standards that ensure consistency, accuracy, verification, and validation. This position is located onsite in Seattle WA.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace, Applied Physics, or related field.
- Strong experience with engineering simulation and numerical analysis methods
- Experience with 0-D and 1-D thermal/fluid networks
- Proficient in simulation platforms like ANSYS and/or Thermal Desktop
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing enterprise-level simulation standards and engineering processes.
- Familiarity with aerospace, defense, automotive, energy or industrial certification environments.
- Working knowledge of scripting languages (specifically Python)
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to deliver against an aggressive schedule
Responsibilities
- Conduct, document, and present static, thermal, dynamic, and fatigue analyses for rocket engine and vehicle through state of the art modelling (FEA, CFD and thermal) and first principles to ensure performance requirements are met
- Collaborate in driving necessary analyses throughout engine component design cycles
- Ensure model predictions are grounded in reality through a practical hands-on approach
- Work closely with hardware and test teams to drive model anchoring and design improvements
- Produce quality documentation of your work to reduce miss-rate and improve efficiency
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Paid time off
- 10 paid holidays per calendar year
- Paid parental leave
- Relocation assistance if applicable
- Daily lunch in the office
- Fully stocked kitchen with beverages and snacks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
