IC 2027 Propulsion Engineer
About The Position
The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. Internship conversion position for the Propulsion Department, in the Solid Motors and Propulsion Technologies section. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, on-site at our facility in El Segundo, CA
Requirements
- Master's degree from an accredited college/university program in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical, or Materials Science Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)
- Prior internship at The Aerospace Corporation
- 0-1 year of industry work experience
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Knowledge of fundamental and advanced engineering principles in aerospace, mechanical, heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics as applied to the design, evaluation, and optimization of propulsion and propellant systems
- Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough independent analyses on deep technical challenges
- Readiness to engage in technical discussions and reviews, present analyses, and contribute ideas in collaborative settings
- Proficiency with standard office software, engineering tools, and scientific/technical programming environments and languages
- Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally approximately 20% of the time to support customer needs
- This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Active security clearance
- Current secret-level clearance, or higher
- PhD from an accredited program in a STEM discipline
- Experience in one or more of the following: subsonic and/or supersonic combustion/reacting flows, turbomachinery, rotordynamics, rocket engine/motor testing, material properties, or propulsion system engineering
- Hands-on experience with thermal-fluid and/or propulsion system testing or experimentation
- Advanced proficiency with Python and/or MATLAB
Responsibilities
- Assisting in the evaluation of propulsion system design, performance, and applications
- Developing and applying new and existing tools and analyses to assess the performance of space propulsion systems in ground test and flight
- Identifying, assessing, and mitigating hardware and operational risks associated with components, systems, and interfaces
- Providing real-time support for customer tests, flights, and anomaly resolution efforts
- Participating in multidisciplinary teams including technical interchange meetings, hardware reviews, flight data reviews, and other activities to assess flight readiness of propulsion systems
- Assisting with propulsion laboratory experimental efforts, including test execution, data analysis, and design upgrades
- Preparing reports and presentations to communicate results and recommendations to Aerospace program offices, government personnel, and other customers
- Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed
- Training and mentorship will be provided
Benefits
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
- Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
- 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
- Flexible spending accounts
- Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
- Relocation assistance
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
- Education assistance programs
- An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
