Propulsion Engineer I, Hardware Development

About the Team: 

About the Role:

Propulsion Hardware Development Engineers are responsible for taking the Aeon-R engine from paper designs to highly reliable, high-performance hardware. This role requires deep engagement with both the design and production teams to ensure our designs are readily manufacturable and our manufacturing processes are reliable and production-ready. You will also be responsible for developing new manufacturing processes to improve Aeon-R engines and the Terran-R vehicle. You should have strong engineering fundamentals as well as a knowledge of aerospace manufacturing techniques to be an effective Hardware Development Engineer. The role demands close interaction with propulsion hardware, including defining build procedures and hands-on build and integration of hardware. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop manufacturing processes, new techniques, and tools to enable high rate productions and increase engine performance
• Work hand-in-hand with the design and analysis teams to simplify our propulsion systems
• Participate in design reviews and lead design for manufacturing (DFM) initiatives
• Design test set-ups, coordinate and execute development, qualification, and acceptance testing of systems, and conduct data reviews
• Participate in test failure investigations and implement corrective actions
• Design, analyze, and procure tooling for piece part manufacturing and system testing
• Create and maintain development build and test schedules

• Bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, technology, or mathematics field
• Hands-on hardware experience with fluid and/or mechanical systems
• Demonstrated drive to deliver on ambitious schedules, especially if unconventional & creative solutions are necessary to do so

Nice to haves but not required:  

• 1+ years of related experience