Senior Propulsion Engineer

GraviticsSeattle, WA
6d

About The Position

To build our giant space systems, we need rockstars of all experience levels who can directly work the full product lifecycle of an in-space propulsion system, including thrusters, valves,andpropellant & pressurization systems.

Requirements

  • Direct experiencewith in-spacechemicalpropulsion systems and demonstratedpastownership of complex fluid or mechanical projects.
  • Ability tounderstand structural, fluid, and thermal designs from first principles.
  • Familiarity with CAD and FEA packages such as NX and NASTRAN or similar.
  • 5+ years of industry experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience designing test or flight fluid systems for high pressure gases or liquids.
  • Strong understanding and application of drafting standards and GD&T (ASME Y14.5).
  • Familiarity with safety critical systems,oxygen systems,pressure vessels, relief devices,igniters/exciters,and/or small thrusters.
  • Experience with prop/fluid system analysis tools such as ROCETS, GFSSP, CEA, TDK.
  • Proficiencyin Python.

Responsibilities

  • Own the development of hardware for fluid system applications including valves, tubing, brackets, manifolds, and thrusters.
  • Perform structural, thermal, and fluids analyses to define and verify component and system requirements and behavior.
  • Generate system diagrams, system CAD, component drawings, and detailed requirements.
  • Support procurement of components and external design reviews.
  • Define test plans and interface with manufacturing to accept production hardware for flight.
  • Manage project schedules, risk, and budget

Benefits

  • company equity
  • comprehensive medical
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • a generous PTO policy
  • employee discounts
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