Propulsion Engineer
insight globalHouston, TX
Propulsion Engineer
Required Skills & Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field. 3+ years of experience supporting propulsion, fluid systems, or aerospace hardware development. Experience with liquid rocket propulsion systems, pressure vessels, valves, regulators, and fluid components. Experience developing and executing hardware qualification and acceptance testing. Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation. Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Experience working in Linux environments. Space industry experience required. Nice to Have Skills & Experience: Experience with spacecraft, launch vehicle, lunar, or satellite programs. Familiarity with propulsion system integration and flight hardware. Knowledge of liquid rocket engines, pressure-fed systems, and propulsion safety analyses. Experience with instrumentation, data acquisition systems, and environmental testing.
Job Description:
We are seeking a Propulsion Engineer to support the design, integration, testing, and flight readiness of spacecraft propulsion systems. This role will work across multiple spaceflight programs and contribute to propulsion hardware development from concept through qualification and mission operations. Responsibilities include designing and developing spacecraft propulsion systems, supporting propulsion hardware integration, assembly, and vehicle operations, developing and executing component, subsystem, and system-level test campaigns, analyzing test data, troubleshooting anomalies, and implementing corrective actions, authoring engineering documentation, collaborating with systems, structures, avionics, manufacturing, and mission operations teams, and supporting design reviews, qualification efforts, and flight readiness activities.
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Level
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Houston, TX
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Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Propulsion Unit and Propulsion Unit Parts Manufacturing
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