Propulsion Engineer II - Flight Propulsion Systems

Telemetry Today LLC; Hawthorne (CA); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Equity

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Generous leave

HSA

Descripción de la vacante

Quantum Space in Rockville, MD or Hawthorne, CA is seeking an Engineer II – Propulsion to contribute to propulsion hardware development, including propellant tanks and pumps, supporting national security, civil, and commercial space missions.

This role drives design, analysis, integration, testing, and flight readiness across multidisciplinary teams, with emphasis on rapid execution and technical excellence in a fast-paced space program.

Formación

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of experience developing propulsion systems, fluid systems, or related aerospace hardware.
• Experience designing, analyzing, fabricating, testing, and integrating propellant tanks, pumps, or spacecraft propulsion systems.
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute technical work from concept through implementation while collaborating with engineers, technicians, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Contribute to the design, development, and qualification of propellant tanks, pumps, and advanced spacecraft propulsion systems.
• Execute engineering tasks across design, analysis, manufacturing, testing, qualification, integration, and flight support activities.
• Perform propulsion system trade studies and technical evaluations supporting spacecraft architecture decisions.
• Develop engineering analyses, models, and technical documentation supporting propulsion hardware development.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver propulsion hardware on schedule while meeting technical and program objectives.
• Support subsystem integration, environmental testing, launch campaign activities, and mission readiness.
• Investigate propulsion hardware anomalies, perform root-cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
• Contribute to the development of propulsion engineering standards, best practices, and continuous process improvements.
• Support technical reviews including SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and FRR.
• Operate within a fast-paced development environment focused on rapid execution, technical excellence, and mission success.

Conocimientos

Aerospace engineering

Propulsion experience

Systems integration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

CFD

FEA

CNC machining

Laser welding

Descripción del empleo

Quantum Space in Rockville, MD or Hawthorne, CA is seeking an Engineer II – Propulsion to contribute to propulsion hardware development, including propellant tanks and pumps, supporting national security, civil, and commercial space missions.

This role drives design, analysis, integration, testing, and flight readiness across multidisciplinary teams, with emphasis on rapid execution and technical excellence in a fast-paced space program.