Propulsion Engineer II: Electric & Chemical Propulsion

Argo Space Corp; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 and own test campaigns outcomes
• Conduct and contribute to design reviews, test readiness reviews, and flight readiness reviews with emphasis on technical excellence

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Thermodynamics

Electric propulsion

Design analysis feedback

Flexibility

Written & verbal communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering or science discipline

Tools

Siemens NX

ANSYS

Python

MATLAB

Job description

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.