Senior Propulsion Design Engineer — Hypergolic Systems

Agile Space Industries Inc.; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 144,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental and vision plans

Flexible Time Off

Parental leave

401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%

Job summary

Agile Space Industries Inc. in Durango, Colorado, is seeking a Staff Propulsion Design Engineer to lead the design and optimization of propulsion components. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in engineering and 12+ years of experience in propulsion systems, including expertise in fluid dynamics and combustion. Responsibilities include designing hypergolic propulsion systems, conducting trade studies, and mentoring junior engineers. Benefits include health coverage, Flexible Time Off, and a 401(k) with company match.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in propulsion systems development.
• Deep understanding of fuel film cooling and regenerative cooling.
• Experience in propulsion testing and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of hypergolic propulsion systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for system optimization.
• Define and conduct trade studies for combustion chambers.

Skills

Fluid dynamics

Heat transfer

Rocket propulsion

Spacecraft system architecture

Education

M.S. or higher degree in related engineering or technical field

Tools

SolidWorks

TDK or similar performance modeling tools

ANSYS, MATLAB/Simulink

Job description

Agile Space Industries Inc. in Durango, Colorado, is seeking a Staff Propulsion Design Engineer to lead the design and optimization of propulsion components. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in engineering and 12+ years of experience in propulsion systems, including expertise in fluid dynamics and combustion. Responsibilities include designing hypergolic propulsion systems, conducting trade studies, and mentoring junior engineers. Benefits include health coverage, Flexible Time Off, and a 401(k) with company match.