Senior Chemical Propulsion Engineer — Ground-Up Spacecraft

Apex Technology, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the company

100% company-paid healthcare

Comprehensive PTO package

Competitive 401(k) plan

8 weeks paid parental leave

Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks

Vibrant community events

Flexible work-life integration

World-class office amenities

Job summary

A leading aerospace company in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer to design and build chemical propulsion systems. The role includes responsibilities for developing infrastructure and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal integration and performance. Candidates should have at least 6 years of experience in propulsion design, a relevant bachelor's degree, and the ability to work with export-controlled data. The position comes with competitive benefits and a vibrant work environment.

Qualifications

• U.S. Person status required for export controlled data access.
• 6+ years of propulsion design and test experience.
• Working knowledge of AS9100 protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test chemical propulsion systems.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate propulsion with subsystems.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing anomalies and lead investigations.

Skills

Propulsion design and test experience

Experience with mono and bi-propellant systems

Handling and testing pressurized systems

Designing fluidic systems

Experience with CAD software (NX, SolidWorks)

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

CAD software (NX, SolidWorks)

Job description

A leading aerospace company in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer to design and build chemical propulsion systems. The role includes responsibilities for developing infrastructure and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure optimal integration and performance. Candidates should have at least 6 years of experience in propulsion design, a relevant bachelor's degree, and the ability to work with export-controlled data. The position comes with competitive benefits and a vibrant work environment.