Senior Propulsion Engineer — Space Systems & Test

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Propulsion Engineer (Senior Member of Technical Staff/Engineering Specialist) to perform evaluations of propulsion systems for high-priority space missions. Onsite work is required, with travel as needed.

Role requires a Master’s in a relevant field and 4+ years of experience, knowledge of propulsion and related thermodynamics, and the ability to communicate results to program offices and customers.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant technical field.
• Four years or more of professional or academic experience.
• Knowledge of aerospace, mechanical, heat transfer, and thermodynamics applied to propulsion systems.
• Experience with propulsion system design, development, qualification, and acceptance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance (US citizenship required).
• Willingness to travel domestically and/or internationally ~20%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply tools and analyses to assess propulsion system performance in ground test and flight.
• Identify and mitigate hardware and operational risks in propulsion components and interfaces.
• Provide real-time support for tests, flights, and anomaly resolution.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams and technical reviews to assess flight readiness.
• Prepare reports and presentations communicating results to Aerospace program offices and customers.

Skills

Propulsion Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Thermodynamics

Fluid Dynamics

Heat Transfer

Analytical Thinking

Education

Master’s degree in Aerospace/Mechanical/Chemical/Materials Science Engineering, Physics, or related field

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation in El Segundo, CA is seeking a Propulsion Engineer (Senior Member of Technical Staff/Engineering Specialist) to perform evaluations of propulsion systems for high-priority space missions. Onsite work is required, with travel as needed.

Role requires a Master’s in a relevant field and 4+ years of experience, knowledge of propulsion and related thermodynamics, and the ability to communicate results to program offices and customers.