Propulsion Design Engineer II — Pressurant & PMD

Telemetry Today LLC; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonuses

Medical coverage

401(k)

Parental leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Portal Space Systems in Bothell, WA is seeking a Design-focused Propulsion Engineer to advance pressurant, PMD, feed, and RCS flight hardware. You will develop mechanical designs, collaborate with suppliers, and drive testing from development to qualified flight hardware.

You will work closely with Propulsion Engineers and suppliers to iterate quickly, learn from hardware builds, and ensure designs are buildable and testable within fast timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in mechanical design of hardware that has been built and tested (inclusive of student project team leadership)
• Experience creating detailed models and drawings for fabricated hardware
• Experience clearly communicating design intent, test results, and hardware implications

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical designs and drawings for propulsion flight hardware (pressurant system, PMD, feed system, and/or RCS) with available mentorship from senior Propulsion Engineers, starting with fast, sufficient development hardware to learn quickly before converging on flight designs
• Engage with suppliers to help bring components from specification through delivery, including interface definition and verification
• Develop test requirements, test articles, and success criteria for assigned hardware, reviewed by senior Propulsion Engineers, and interpret results to inform design decisions
• Execute tests as needed, partnering with fellow Propulsion Engineers on test stands and hazardous operations
• Collaborate on build plans and execution to ensure designs are buildable and built as intended
• Support vehicle integration and functional testing of propulsion hardware

Skills

Mechanical design

Fluid systems

Structures

First principles reasoning

Hand calculations

Supplier engagement

Test planning

Vehicle integration

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

2+ years hardware design experience

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

GD&T

Job description

Portal Space Systems in Bothell, WA is seeking a Design-focused Propulsion Engineer to advance pressurant, PMD, feed, and RCS flight hardware. You will develop mechanical designs, collaborate with suppliers, and drive testing from development to qualified flight hardware.

You will work closely with Propulsion Engineers and suppliers to iterate quickly, learn from hardware builds, and ensure designs are buildable and testable within fast timelines.