EVONA are working with a company who are at the forefront of aerospace technology with a goal of making space accessible and livable for future generations.
They are looking for a Senior Propulsion Engineer to join their team in California and support the development of systems needed on their spacecraft.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Lead cross-functional trade studies, run integrated analyses, and define interfaces that impact the design and integration
- Ensure optimization of the spacecraft by identifying program risks and associated mitigations
- Contribute to or lead architecture studies, concept development, ICD development, verification planning, vehicle integration, and operations support
- Own critical spacecraft propulsion hardware/systems, assuming profound responsibility for their hardware
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Physics
- 5+ years of experience in relevant field
Preferred Skills & Experience
- An Advanced Degree in Engineering or Physics
- Strong understanding of spacecraft and/or launch vehicle propulsion systems and fluid components
- Experience in CAD packages with a solid understanding in GD&T applications
- Professional experience with FEMAP, ANSYS, or similar finite element analysis (FEA) software tools
- Knowledge of metallic and fluid system manufacturing techniques, processes, equipment, and other processes such as machining, electron beam welding, orbital tube welding, tube bending, structural assembly, etc.
- Good understanding and experience working with aerospace materials (metals, plastics, composites)
- Solid understanding of test methods/setups and data acquisition systems
- Passion for the industry, especially human space flight
- Highly self-motivated with strong organizational and written/oral communication skills – able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment with the ongoing drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of work
Additional Requirements:
- 10% travel to testing sites
Please contact Yasmin Hamdy at y.hamdy@evona.com for more information.
