Senior Propulsion Engineer

Gravitics • Seattle, WA

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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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level