Senior Electric Propulsion Engineer — Thruster R&D Lead

Rocketdyne; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocketdyne seeks an experienced Senior Engineer for Electric Thruster Engineering in Redmond/LA. The role supports development, qualification, and production of ion, Hall, arcjet, and other electric propulsion products.

Essential functions include leading major projects, guiding teams, and acting as a technical authority. Requires MS in a related field, propulsion experience, and ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance. 9/80 schedule with 80 hours every two weeks and every other Friday off.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 4 years of electric propulsion experience or a PhD plus 1 year of experience.
• Experience with electric thruster design, mechanical assembly, or test.
• Experience working in a team environment and excellent written and verbal skills.
• Technical expertise in electric propulsion and knowledge of related disciplines.
• Expertise in plasma physics and material science and their practical application to electric thruster design and development.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level.
• Dual citizenship may preclude meeting government information access requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares for, and supports production and testing of electric thrusters.
• Uses engineering and scientific principles to prevent, investigate, and resolve hardware and process anomalies.
• Leads thruster research and development including design and engineering analyses.
• Leads test process development and process improvements.
• Leads project teams to define and implement engineering solutions to meet objectives.

Skills

Electric propulsion experience

Team environment experience

Written and verbal communication

Education

Master of Science in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Rocketdyne seeks an experienced Senior Engineer for Electric Thruster Engineering in Redmond/LA. The role supports development, qualification, and production of ion, Hall, arcjet, and other electric propulsion products.

Essential functions include leading major projects, guiding teams, and acting as a technical authority. Requires MS in a related field, propulsion experience, and ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance. 9/80 schedule with 80 hours every two weeks and every other Friday off.