Propulsion Engineer II – Turbomachinery

Propulsion Engineer II – Turbomachinery

Requirements

• Minimum of a B.S. degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering
• 3+ years’ experience with turbomachinery component design, development, testing, and flight support
• Solid understanding of rotating machinery component design and manufacturing including turbines, impellers, cases, bearings, and seals
• Experience in data analysis and post-processing to assess component health
• Knowledge of hardware fabrication and quality control
• Ability to effectively collaborate on multi-disciplinary and cross-functional teams
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the hands-on design, development and testing of turbomachinery for various spaceflight systems
• Share in the team’s impact on all aspects of turbomachinery and rocket engine development and operation
• Individual contribution and leadership in the entire design cycle of turbomachinery from turbopump layouts to component design of pumps, turbines, shafts, housings, bearings, and seals
• Develop design definition, create engineering specifications, and collaborate in component manufacturing
• Ensure component performance and health through testing and design iterations
• Support hardware builds and guide post-test data reviews
• Work effectively in a collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with turbomachinery specific to rocket engine applications
• Experience with cryogenic fluids and oxygen compatibility
• Experience with castings, forgings, machined parts and other advanced manufacturing techniques
• Familiarity with analytical packages ANSYS, COMSOL, Fluent, CFX