Propulsion Systems Lead & Tech Team Builder

Orbit Fab; Lafayette (CO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully covered benefits

Flexible work hours

Discretionary time off

Job summary

Orbit Fab in Lafayette, Colorado, is searching for a Lead Propulsion Engineer responsible for developing propulsion products and leading a functional team. This role involves system design, vendor management, and guiding projects from concept through the production phase.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in propulsion systems and a strong ability to manage technical teams to meet project milestones. The position offers hybrid work options and fully covered benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in design, development, and/or testing for spacecraft fluid and propulsion systems.
• Track record of executing and producing space hardware from prototyping to production.
• Experience with storable chemical propellant systems or components.

Responsibilities

• Develop a team for propulsion products and subsystems.
• Support technical architectures and propellant roadmaps for systems.
• Lead technical reviews and effectively communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Design experience

Leadership in multi-disciplinary teams

Communication skills

Proficiency in 3D modeling and CAD

Experience with storable chemical propellant systems

Tools

CAD tools

Fluid and instrumentation diagrams

Job description

Orbit Fab in Lafayette, Colorado, is searching for a Lead Propulsion Engineer responsible for developing propulsion products and leading a functional team. This role involves system design, vendor management, and guiding projects from concept through the production phase.

The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in propulsion systems and a strong ability to manage technical teams to meet project milestones. The position offers hybrid work options and fully covered benefits.