Senior Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer

The Aerospace Corporation; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health care

Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer (Senior Member of Technical Staff/Engineering Specialist – Propulsion Engineering) to perform evaluations and analyses of propulsion systems for high-priority space missions. You will contribute across development, sustainment, testing, and operations while advising customers and program offices.

The role requires experience in chemical propulsion, propulsion subsystems, and a willingness to travel ~10-15% and obtain/maintain

Qualifications

• Experience in spacecraft propulsion design, analysis, and testing.
• Familiarity with propulsion subsystems, tanks, and delivery systems.
• Ability to evaluate technical data and advise program offices.

Responsibilities

• Support development of spacecraft propulsion systems for national missions.
• Lead or participate in design reviews, analyses, and testing activities.
• Prepare reports and communicate results to Aerospace program offices and customers.

Skills

Propulsion engineering

System engineering

In-space propulsion

Customer engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Propulsion test stands

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Spacecraft Propulsion Engineer (Senior Member of Technical Staff/Engineering Specialist – Propulsion Engineering) to perform evaluations and analyses of propulsion systems for high-priority space missions. You will contribute across development, sustainment, testing, and operations while advising customers and program offices.

The role requires experience in chemical propulsion, propulsion subsystems, and a willingness to travel ~10-15% and obtain/maintain