Propulsion Engineer II
CesiumAstroSatellite Communications company
El Segundo, United StatesSenior
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About the role
TL;DR
Design, develop, analyze, and test liquid rocket engine hardware and propulsion subsystems.
- •CesiumAstro is seeking a Propulsion Engineer II to lead the design, development, analysis, and testing of critical liquid rocket engine hardware and propulsion subsystems.
- •This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of complex flight hardware from concept development through qualification and flight readiness.
- •Key Responsibilities Design and develop liquid rocket engine parts, including loading frames, gimbals, bellows units, and pipelines.
- •Perform CFD and FEA analyses to evaluate performance and mechanical integrity.
- •Develop and execute test programs, analyze experimental data, and optimize designs.
- •Collaborate across engineering teams to deliver flight-ready hardware.
- •Requirements Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field. 2+ years of experience with mechanical design, development, fabrication, assembly, or test.
- •Hands-on proficiency in CAD tools (Siemens NX, SolidWorks).
- •Demonstrated expertise in structural or mechanical design for flight hardware.
Domain expertise
aerospacedefense