Propulsion Test Engineer for Space Launch & Analysis

iRocket

Los Angeles (CA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in California is seeking a Propulsion Engineer to support the design, development, and testing of propulsion systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and 2+ years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include analyzing test data, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and troubleshooting propulsion subsystems. This role offers competitive benefits including health care and retirement plans.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in propulsion, test, or fluid/thermal systems development.
  • Familiarity with liquid or hybrid rocket engine systems.
  • Experience with instrumentation, sensors, and data acquisition.

Responsibilities

  • Support design, development, and testing of propulsion systems.
  • Analyze test data and generate reports.
  • Collaborate with teams for subsystem integration.

Skills

Problem-solving
Data analysis
Communication
Scripting (Python, MATLAB)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related discipline

Tools

CAD
CFD
Thermodynamic simulation tools

Job description

A leading aerospace company in California is seeking a Propulsion Engineer to support the design, development, and testing of propulsion systems. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and 2+ years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include analyzing test data, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and troubleshooting propulsion subsystems. This role offers competitive benefits including health care and retirement plans.
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