Senior Propulsion R&D Engineer - Test & Integration

Revolutionspace; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plans with employer contrib.

401(k) with immediate vesting

Paid holidays, sick time and unmetered

Life Insurance

Long-term/short-term disability

Education assistance

Job summary

Revolution Space in the greater Boston area is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer to lead propulsion test design, integration, and validation for advanced concepts. You will work with scientists and test engineers to ensure safe, reliable hardware for challenging space missions in a lab setting.

The role is full-time and onsite in the greater Boston area, offering cross-disciplinary collaboration, rapid prototyping, and a path to technical leadership within a vibrant R&D team.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience with mechanical systems, propulsion hardware, or Ground Support Equipment (GSE).
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• Proficient with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks/Creo/NX).
• Experience producing manufacturing drawings compliant with ASME Y14.5 GD&T standards.
• Knowledge of mechanical design, structural analysis, materials selection and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with hardware in vacuum and laboratory environments.
• Ability to collaborate with scientists, technicians, and test engineers on experimental hardware.
• Experience supporting hardware assembly, integration, troubleshooting, and test execution.

Responsibilities

• Translate experimental objectives into test setups, defining requirements and success criteria.
• Develop and modify specialized test equipment for evolving needs.
• Support rapid prototyping and hardware development in a fast-paced R&D environment.
• Review CAD models, drawings, and analysis to ensure hardware meets test and safety requirements.
• Conduct R&D testing and support integration, troubleshooting and commissioning of test hardware.
• Participate in test planning, readiness reviews, hazard assessments, and post-test evaluations.
• Lead test design and procurement, coordinating with manufacturing and vendors.
• Generate and maintain technical documentation and configuration records.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Test design

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Master's in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

ASME Y14.5 GD&T

Job description

Revolution Space in the greater Boston area is seeking a Senior R&D Engineer to lead propulsion test design, integration, and validation for advanced concepts. You will work with scientists and test engineers to ensure safe, reliable hardware for challenging space missions in a lab setting.

The role is full-time and onsite in the greater Boston area, offering cross-disciplinary collaboration, rapid prototyping, and a path to technical leadership within a vibrant R&D team.