Propulsion Engineer II

Argo Space Corp; El Segundo (CA); Presencial; USD 110 000 - 160 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Argo Space Corp is seeking a Propulsion Engineer to contribute to the end-to-end development of water-based propulsion for reusable in-space transport vehicles. You will design propulsion architectures, work on chemical and electric systems, and support propellant management, thermal management, and RCS thrusters.

You will engage in hands-on prototyping, testing, and design reviews, shaping propulsion solutions for cislunar missions and high-efficiency payload transport.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or science field is required.
• Solid understanding of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.
• Experience with electric propulsion systems is preferred.
• Experience managing analysis products and incorporating feedback into design.

Responsabilidades

• Use computational tools and first-principles calculations to design and analyze propulsion components and systems
• Hands-on prototyping, troubleshooting, and testing of propulsion hardware and systems
• Qualify propulsion hardware to ensure survival at expected mission environments
• Draft and implement build and test procedures and own test campaigns outcomes
• Conduct and contribute to design reviews, test readiness reviews, and flight readiness reviews with emphasis on technical excellence

Conhecimentos

Fluid mechanics

Thermodynamics

Electric propulsion

Design analysis feedback

Flexibility

Written & verbal communication

Problem solving

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering or science discipline

Ferramentas

Siemens NX

ANSYS

Python

MATLAB

Descrição da oferta de emprego

As a Propulsion Engineer at Argo, you will work with a team of exceptional engineers to support the end-to-end development of water-based propulsion systems for our family of reusable, in-space transport vehicles. The work will include the development of both chemical and electric propulsion systems, RCS thrusters, propellant management and feed systems, and thermal management systems. As an employee at Argo, you will have an influential role in designing our vehicle’s propulsion architecture and enabling high efficiency transport of payloads throughout cislunar space. Engineers at Argo have a large amount of responsibility placed on them and take on a wide range of projects.

Responsibilities

• Use computational tools and first-principles calculations to design and analyze propulsion components and systems
• Hands-on prototyping, troubleshooting, and testing of propulsion hardware and systems
• Qualify propulsion hardware to ensure survival at expected mission environments
• Draft and implement build and test procedures consistent with mission risk posture and own the outcome of test campaigns
• Conduct and contribute to design reviews, test readiness reviews, and flight readiness reviews with a heavy emphasis on technical excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering or science discipline
• Comprehensive understanding of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics
• Understanding of and experience in electric propulsion systems
• Experience managing analysis products and incorporating their feedback into design
• Capable of maintaining flexibility in direction under changing circumstances
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Track record of delivering novel, excellent technical products

Preferred Qualifications

• Conducted full test campaigns of spacecraft propulsion systems
• Experience with CAD and FEA software (e.g. Siemens NX, ANSYS)
• Experience with a high-level programing language (e.g. python, matlab)
• Experience designing and analyzing electric propulsion systems
• Experience with water electrochemistry
• Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, rewarding work environment.