Propulsion Engineer

Astranis•San Francisco, CA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Their satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers globally, including large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more launching soon, Astranis is servicing a backlog of over $1 billion in commercial contracts. The company is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from investors and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. They design, build, and operate satellites from their 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA. As a Propulsion Engineer, you will design, evaluate, and test in-space propulsion components and systems, requiring a strong background in propulsion fundamentals, hands-on skills, and a desire to tackle novel and challenging problems. Prior experience with in-space propulsion, launch vehicles, or other fluid systems is beneficial but not mandatory.

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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