Lead Propulsion Engineer - Hands-on Spaceflight

EVONA; California; Presencial; USD 150.000 - 230.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

EVONA seeks a Lead Propulsion Engineer to drive development of advanced propulsion systems for spaceflight. You will lead a team of about 10 engineers while remaining ~70% hands-on, taking ownership of flight hardware from concept through design, hot-fire testing and qualification.

You will work on flight-proven chemical propulsion systems and mentor the team, with regular on-site testing and direct hardware involvement in a fast-growing propulsion program.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in rocket engines, liquid propulsion or combustion systems.
• Strong background in thermal, fluid and mechanical engineering.
• Hands-on experience developing and testing propulsion hardware.
• Technical leadership experience or readiness to lead.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the development of flight-proven chemical propulsion systems.
• Own engine design, development, testing and qualification.
• Manage and mentor a high-performing engineering team.
• Work directly with hardware through regular on-site hot-fire testing.
• Influence the next generation of spacecraft propulsion technology.

Conocimientos

Propulsion systems

Thermal engineering

Fluid dynamics

Mechanical design

Hands-on testing

Descripción del empleo

EVONA seeks a Lead Propulsion Engineer to drive development of advanced propulsion systems for spaceflight. You will lead a team of about 10 engineers while remaining ~70% hands-on, taking ownership of flight hardware from concept through design, hot-fire testing and qualification.

You will work on flight-proven chemical propulsion systems and mentor the team, with regular on-site testing and direct hardware involvement in a fast-growing propulsion program.