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Sr. Propulsion Engineer

Santa Clara, California, United States (USA), Momentus Space [MS-SPE]

Field(s) of expertise
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Job type
Contract
Education
Bachelor
Deadline
Closed

About this job

Momentus is providing in-space transportation services by building spacecraft that carry satellites and hosted payloads between orbits in space. Our spacecraft are propelled by a new type of electric propulsion system (microwave electrothermal) which uses water as a propellant. Momentus is the first to demonstrate this type of thruster in space.

We seek a hands-on Sr. Propulsion Engineer who will be a leader in the development of propulsions systems at Momentus. They should have experience bringing flight systems through the full development cycle.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of propulsion components and systems (mechanical design, materials & manufacturing methods, etc) from initial concept to assembly, integration, and test
  • Work with the Chief Engineer to define engineering standards, methods, and best practices for the company’s propulsion systems
  • Participate and lead engineering reviews of propulsion components and systems
  • Lead in the definition and execution of test plans for acceptance, qualification, and endurance testing of propulsion systems and components
  • Lead qualification, integration, and testing efforts of propulsion systems and components
  • Assist in definition and documentation of assembly and manufacturing processes
  • Work with other engineers to drive components and subsystems to flight maturity

Profile

  • BS in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or the equivalent
  • A graduate degree (MS or PhD) is preferred
  • Hands-on desire to be involved with design, test, and assembly
  • 7+ years of experience with the design of space propulsion systems (arcjet, resistojet, cold gas, bipropellant or monopropellant preferred)
  • Experience with the full engineering life cycle of flight propulsion systems
  • Deep understanding of fluid mechanics and compressible flow
  • Familiarity with manufacturing methods, materials, and failure methods for high temperature propulsion systems
  • A strong background in CAD (Solidworks preferred)
  • Willingness to serve as a mentor, team player, and major contributor in a team of highly skilled engineers

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