Spaceflight Propulsion Engineer — Early Career

Astrion; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking an Early Career Spaceflight Hardware Propulsion Engineer to join the team at NASA Johnson Space Center. The role focuses on applying propulsion principles to spacecraft systems, developing models in Python/MATLAB, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a hands-on lab environment.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and a willingness to travel to supplier, test, and launch locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Foundational knowledge of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.
• Ability to interpret drawings, requirements, test procedures, and data.
• Experience with Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Apply propulsion and spacecraft pressure systems principles in design and analysis.
• Develop models and data-analysis tools using Python or MATLAB.
• Create and review CAD models and drawings.
• Support test planning, execution, and data analysis.
• Coordinate with engineers and technicians on integration activities.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Thermodynamics

Engineering analysis

Python

MATLAB

Technical communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Creo CAD

Job description

Astrion is seeking an Early Career Spaceflight Hardware Propulsion Engineer to join the team at NASA Johnson Space Center. The role focuses on applying propulsion principles to spacecraft systems, developing models in Python/MATLAB, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in a hands-on lab environment.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering and a willingness to travel to supplier, test, and launch locations as needed.