Senior Electric Propulsion Engineer – Hall Thrusters

ExoTerra Resource LLC; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ExoTerra Resource LLC in Colorado is seeking a senior Electric Propulsion Engineer to lead design, analysis, and testing of sub-kilowatt Hall thrusters and related propulsion systems. The role emphasizes independent problem solving and ownership of projects from concept through flight hardware validation.

You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, perform performance analyses, develop production-ready procedures, and ensure designs meet space environment requirements. A Ph.D.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of related experience in design, development, and flight of electric propulsion systems, including at least 4 years with Hall thrusters.
• Ph.D. or equivalent industry experience in a field relevant to Hall thrusters.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• 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 to ensure designs meet customer requirements.
• Perform testing on Hall-effect thrusters and fluidic systems ranging from performance measurements to environmental testing; document results and assist with production procedures.
• Collaborate with other subsystem team members for the development of other Hall thruster subsystem components.

Skills

Electric propulsion design

Test system operation

Communication skills

Space environment experience

Flight hardware development

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent experience

Job description

ExoTerra Resource LLC in Colorado is seeking a senior Electric Propulsion Engineer to lead design, analysis, and testing of sub-kilowatt Hall thrusters and related propulsion systems. The role emphasizes independent problem solving and ownership of projects from concept through flight hardware validation.

You will collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, perform performance analyses, develop production-ready procedures, and ensure designs meet space environment requirements. A Ph.D.