Propulsion Engineer - Fluidic Systems & Prototyping

TSC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan

Flexible Work Schedules

Tuition Reimbursement

Co-Sponsored Health Plan

Paid Leave

Job summary

FALCATA is seeking a Propulsion Engineer to support work at the NRL. The role focuses on developing, analyzing, testing, and evaluating fluidic propulsion systems and existing propulsion tech.

You will contribute from modeling and conceptual design to prototype testing and system validation. The ideal candidate has 0-5 years in mechanical or aerospace engineering, a strong aerospace fundamentals base, and experience with propulsion or fluids.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering, preferably involving propulsion systems.
• Strong foundation in aerospace engineering fundamentals and fluid systems.
• Ability to evaluate and test prototype hardware and interpret experimental results.
• Adaptability and willingness to explore new technical domains to solve novel problems.
• Preferred experience with solid propellants or solid energetic materials; development, qualification, or testing of flight hardware.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical modeling to predict and assess propulsion system performance.
• Develop conceptual designs for propulsion and fluidic systems.
• Create, implement, and refine test and evaluation methodologies for prototype systems.
• Define and document system requirements, design trades, testing procedures, and results.
• Simulate system architectures and relevant physical phenomena to support design decisions.
• Support the development of novel chemical release systems using solid energetics.
• Conduct modeling and simulation of system performance, environmental conditions, and coupled phenomena.
• Design, fabricate, or procure ground support equipment, including mechanical and electronic components.
• Develop experimental designs for verification and validation activities.
• Write and review technical reports, documentation, and program materials for accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Aerospace fundamentals

Fluid systems

Mechanical design

Chemically reactive flows

Experimental interpretation

Tools

MATLAB

STAR-CCM+

Siemens NX

Other engineering analysis tools

Job description

FALCATA is seeking a Propulsion Engineer to support work at the NRL. The role focuses on developing, analyzing, testing, and evaluating fluidic propulsion systems and existing propulsion tech.

You will contribute from modeling and conceptual design to prototype testing and system validation. The ideal candidate has 0-5 years in mechanical or aerospace engineering, a strong aerospace fundamentals base, and experience with propulsion or fluids.