Propulsion Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation

Houston, TX, United States
$117,300.00 - $226,900.00 py
On-site
Propulsion system development and evaluation
Technical evaluation of propulsion systems
Risk mitigation and proposal formulation
Provide support for the overall technical development, certification, and verification of the integrated propulsion systems of multiple space vehicles

Job Summary

  • Provide support for the overall technical development, certification, and verification of the integrated propulsion systems of multiple space vehicles.
  • Actively support the creation, review, and closure of hazard reports, integrated hazard analysis, component variances, and waiver rationale.
  • The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise.

Matching Summary

Provide support for the overall technical development, certification, and verification of the integrated propulsion systems of multiple space vehicles.

Salary

$117,300.00 - $226,900.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Propulsion system development and evaluation
  • Technical evaluation of propulsion systems
  • Risk mitigation and proposal formulation
  • Propulsion component oversight
  • Customer advising on critical decisions

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with international partners
  • Experience with human space flight
  • Knowledge of space system engineering practices
  • Experience with hypergolic propulsion systems

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM
  • 6+ years of professional engineering experience
  • 10+ years for Senior role
  • Experience with in-space chemical propulsion
  • Experience with bi-propellant NTO/MMH engines
  • US citizenship required for security clearance

Work Rights

US citizenship required for security clearance

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