Propulsion Engineering (Hall Thrusters) - Multiple Openings

ExoTerra Resource; Littleton (CO); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Relocation assistance provided

Some travel may be required

Zusammenfassung

ExoTerra Resource, a world leader in solar electric propulsion systems and satellites, seeks a full-time Electric Propulsion Engineer. The role covers design, analysis, and testing of Hall-thruster and propellant systems for sub-kilowatt platforms.

Senior level candidates will lead small to mid-size projects with little supervision. The position requires hands-on design for space environments, vacuum/pressurized testing, and collaboration across subsystems, with relocation assistance and travel

Qualifikationen

• 2+ years of related experience in design, development, and flight of electric propulsion systems, preferring Hall Thrusters.
• Eligibility to work in the United States and on-site work requirement.
• Experience operating vacuum and pressurized test systems.
• Experience with propulsion design for space environments.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Aufgaben

• Perform design, analysis, and testing of Hall‑effect thrusters and fluidic systems.
• Analyze thruster performance data and electromagnetic fields.
• Document design changes for manufacturing and testing.
• Develop production procedures and ensure designs meet customer requirements.
• Collaborate with subsystem teams on thruster components.
• Lead small to medium projects with minimal supervision.

Kenntnisse

Excellent written and verbal comms

Experience operating electric prop. t‑

Experience designing for space env

Proven electric thruster development

Domain expert in electric thruster dev

Understanding design for cost, test

Ausbildung

Master's or Ph.D. or equivalent in a relevant field

Jobbeschreibung

• Multiple openings (Level 2 / Senior / Staff)
• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• Must be onsite

ExoTerra is a world leader in solar electric propulsion systems and space exploration satellites. The company develops Hall Thrusters, propulsion modules, microsatellites and launch vehicle upper stages. We have been awarded multiple propulsion module and satellite contracts.

Job Summary

We are seeking a full-time Electric Propulsion Engineers. The hired employee will be responsible for completing design, analysis, and test tasks as they relate to sub‑kilowatt Hall‑effect Thrusters, xenon propellant flow control systems, and pressure management systems. This position is open to senior level candidates with closely related experience. Senior level candidates will be responsible for small to medium sized projects or components and will be expected to work with little supervision and solve complex problems independently.

Responsibilities and Duties include but are not limited to:

Use industry standard tools and methods to perform job duties under general direction

Detailed part and assembly design for Hall‑effect thrusters and/or flight propellant fluidic systems

Perform analyses of Hall thruster and fluidic systems and components to ensure that company products meet requirements

Document and implement necessary design changes to Hall thruster detailed parts to meet Design for Manufacturing and Design for Test principles

Analyze thruster performance data, electric and magnetic fields. Ensure designs and builds meet customer requirements.

Perform testing on Hall‑effect thrusters and fluidic systems ranging from performance measurements to environmental testing. Document test results and customer requirements, assist with the development of production procedures for designs.

Collaborate with other subsystem team members for the development of other Hall thruster subsystem components

Required Qualifications:

• Must be eligible to work in the United States
• 2+ years of related experience (including any graduate work) design, development, and flight of electric propulsion systems, we strongly prefer Hall Thrusters
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience designing for the space environment
• Experience operating electric propulsion test systems
• Proven experience in the electric thruster development lifecycle
• Master's or Ph.D. or equivalent industry experience in a field relevant to the development of Hall thrusters
• Domain expert in one or more areas of electric thruster development
• Understanding of low cost electric propulsion system design, build and test
• Experience operating vacuum and pressurized test systems

Special Mention:

• Relocation assistance provided
• Some travel may be required

Export Control / Compliance Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

ExoTerra is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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