Senior In-Space Propulsion Systems Engineer

Gravitics Inc; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 135.000 - 160.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Equity in growth phase

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

PTO

Employee discounts

Descripción de la vacante

Gravitics Inc is seeking a propulsion-focused engineer to lead the full lifecycle of an in-space propulsion system, owning fluid subsystems from concept to hardware. You will drive architecture decisions, system integration, and testing with collaboration across structural, thermal, avionics, and GNC teams.

The role demands 5+ years in mechanical or aerospace engineering, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and hands-on experience with feed systems, pressurization, and propellant handling.

Formación

• 5+ years of mechanical or aerospace engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering or related field.
• Working knowledge of propulsion or fluid system components.

Responsabilidades

• Design, build, and test propulsion fluid systems (feed, pressurization, propellant management).
• Take ownership of propulsion subsystem architecture from concept to hardware integration and test.
• Lead system-level trade studies on performance, weight, power, and cost.
• Plan and execute propulsion integration and test campaigns (component to full vehicle).
• Generate and maintain requirements, ICDs, test plans, and fluid schematics.
• Collaborate with structures, thermal, avionics, and GNC teams for compatibility.

Conocimientos

5+ years experience

Propulsion knowledge

CAD/FEA tools

Fluid systems awareness

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Herramientas

NX

NASTRAN

Descripción del empleo

Gravitics Inc is seeking a propulsion-focused engineer to lead the full lifecycle of an in-space propulsion system, owning fluid subsystems from concept to hardware. You will drive architecture decisions, system integration, and testing with collaboration across structural, thermal, avionics, and GNC teams.

The role demands 5+ years in mechanical or aerospace engineering, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and hands-on experience with feed systems, pressurization, and propellant handling.