Propulsion Engineer: Spacecraft Hardware & Testing

Portal Space Systems; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Portal Space Systems in Bothell, WA is seeking a Propulsion Engineer (Build) to own the development, build, test, and delivery of propulsion hardware across Portal’s vehicle family and ground capabilities.

This engineer will work across flight propellant storage, propellant feed systems, and thrusters along with Propulsion GSE - partnering closely with suppliers and internal teams to turn concepts into flight-ready hardware.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience developing, integrating, or testing propulsion, fluid, or pressure systems for aerospace hardware.
• Experience with hardware qualification, integration, or development testing for aerospace systems.
• Direct experience working with suppliers or external partners to test and deliver hardware.
• Experience in propellant storage, fluid handling, or pressure system hardware.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver qualified propellant feed systems by working closely with peer Propulsion Engineers and the broader engineering team
• Own the development, sourcing, and qualification of lightweight propellant storage hardware in partnership with internal fluids teams and external suppliers
• Lead technical engagements with internal engineers and external suppliers to bring developing hardware through to delivery and qualification
• Build internal propulsion qualification campaigns and test infrastructure to evaluate propulsion performance
• Rapidly prototype next-generation concepts to enable scalable vehicle architectures, including in-space propellant management and refueling

Skills

Propulsion systems

Aerospace hardware

Fluid handling

Pressure systems

Supplier coordination

Job description

Portal Space Systems in Bothell, WA is seeking a Propulsion Engineer (Build) to own the development, build, test, and delivery of propulsion hardware across Portal’s vehicle family and ground capabilities.

This engineer will work across flight propellant storage, propellant feed systems, and thrusters along with Propulsion GSE - partnering closely with suppliers and internal teams to turn concepts into flight-ready hardware.