Senior Propulsion Engineer (Hall Effect Thrusters)

ExoTerra Resource, LLC•Littleton, CO

9h•$102,000 - $165,000

About The Position

ExoTerra is seeking a full-time Electric Propulsion Engineer to perform design, analysis, and testing related to sub-kilowatt Hall-effect thrusters, xenon propellant flow control systems, and pressure management systems. The position is open to senior-level candidates with closely related experience. Senior candidates will lead small- to medium-sized projects or components, work with little supervision, and independently solve complex problems.

Requirements

Must be eligible to work in the United States.
At least 4 years of related experience, including graduate work, in design, development, and flight of electric propulsion systems, including at least 4 years specifically related to Hall thrusters.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience designing for the space environment.
Experience operating electric propulsion test systems.
Proven experience in the electric thruster development lifecycle.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. or equivalent industry experience in a field relevant to Hall thruster development.
Domain expertise in one or more areas of electric thruster development.
Understanding of low-cost electric propulsion system design, build, and test.
Experience operating vacuum and pressurized test systems.

Responsibilities

Use industry-standard tools and methods to perform job duties under general direction.
Design detailed parts and assemblies for Hall-effect thrusters and/or flight propellant fluidic systems.
Analyze Hall thruster and fluidic systems and components to ensure company products meet requirements.
Document and implement design changes to Hall thruster detailed parts in accordance with Design for Manufacturing and Design for Test principles.
Analyze thruster performance data and electric and magnetic fields, ensuring designs and builds meet customer requirements.
Test Hall-effect thrusters and fluidic systems, including performance measurements and environmental testing.
Document test results and customer requirements, and assist in developing production procedures for designs.
Collaborate with other subsystem team members on development of Hall thruster subsystem components.