Propulsion Engineer – Spacecraft Systems & Cryogenic Design

Gengalactic; El Segundo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

PTO

401k

Stock options

Job summary

General Galactic Technologies Corporation seeks a Propulsion Engineer to design and analyze propulsion and thrust systems for our space products, including Genesis architecture. You will own engines, thrusters, and related fluid hardware with hands-on involvement across design, build, test, and data review.

The role requires fundamentals in fluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and mechanical design, plus experience with CAD and machining.

Qualifications

• BS in mechanical, aerospace, chemical engineering or related field.
• 2+ years designing, analyzing, building, or testing fluid, propulsion, thermal, mechanical, or cryogenic systems.
• Experience with propulsion system development, integration, testing, or on-orbit operations.
• Proficiency with CAD and manufacturing practices.

Responsibilities

• Own propulsion system architecture, sizing, and integration for spacecraft and test hardware.
• Support cryogenic fluid system development including boiloff management and integration with propulsion.
• Develop and maintain simulations, calculations, and models to guide design decisions.
• Create drawings, interface definitions, procedures, and test documentation.
• Plan, execute, and troubleshoot testing of propulsion systems.
• Lead system safety assessments and hazard controls.

Skills

Propulsion system design

First-principles problem solving

Python

MATLAB

Hand calculations

Education

BS in mechanical/aerospace/chemical engineering

Tools

CAD tools

FEA

CFD

Machining/assembly

Job description

General Galactic Technologies Corporation seeks a Propulsion Engineer to design and analyze propulsion and thrust systems for our space products, including Genesis architecture. You will own engines, thrusters, and related fluid hardware with hands-on involvement across design, build, test, and data review.

The role requires fundamentals in fluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and mechanical design, plus experience with CAD and machining.