Liquid Propulsion Research Engineer

Southwest Research Institute; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Research Institute seeks a propulsion engineer to design, analyze and test liquid propulsion systems for satellite programs. You will participate in all life-cycle stages from concept to delivery, working with experts across feedlines, pressurization, and engine nozzles.

Strong emphasis on experiments, data analysis, and technical reporting. Required are a mechanical or aerospace background and up to 5 years of propulsion experience, plus skills in CAD/analysis tools like SolidWorks,

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; masters/PhD preferred.
• 0-5 years: propulsion system design, analysis, assembly, integration and testing.
• 0-5 years: fluid and thermal analyses using CFD or flow networks.
• 0-5 years: propulsion/system experimental testing experience.
• Familiar with LabVIEW, SolidWorks, ANSYS; driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to propulsion system design, analysis, assembly and testing for satellite systems.
• Perform design and analysis using engineering software and in-house tools.
• Support experimental testing of propulsion and related systems.
• Interpret and present findings to project teams and clients clearly.
• Work on multiple projects in a multidisciplinary, flexible environment.

Skills

Propulsion design

Thermal analysis

Experimental testing

Technical reporting

LabVIEW

ANSYS

SolidWorks

Python scripting

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Masters or PhD preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

LabVIEW

Python

CFD

Job description

Southwest Research Institute seeks a propulsion engineer to design, analyze and test liquid propulsion systems for satellite programs. You will participate in all life-cycle stages from concept to delivery, working with experts across feedlines, pressurization, and engine nozzles.

Strong emphasis on experiments, data analysis, and technical reporting. Required are a mechanical or aerospace background and up to 5 years of propulsion experience, plus skills in CAD/analysis tools like SolidWorks,