Propulsion Engineer III – Miranda Engine

Role Overview

• Responsible for producing and releasing Miranda fluids system designs interfacing with integrated combustion devices, turbomachinery, valves, fluid systems, TVC, and avionics components.
• Own and execute development, qualification, and acceptance testing of engine systems and sub-systems.
• Responsible for close coordination with other engineers, production team members, and Quality department to produce and release numerous engine sub-assembly and component drawings that maximize performance and reduce manufacturing complexity.
• Maintain multiple, controlled revisions of the engine CAD as component designs are traded in analysis and iterated in development testing.
• Provide hands-on support for development engine builds to iterate and improve engine design and layout.
• Develop and maintain engine interfaces.
• Participate in test stand and vehicle installation procedures and improve them as needed.
• Communicate risks and trade solutions to minimize risk of failure in development, manufacturing, test and flight.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent
• 5+ years experience with CAD and configuration management tools (Siemens NX and Teamcenter preferred)
• Experience working within large CAD assemblies
• Familiarity with GD&T fundamentals, applications, and tolerance stackups
• Strong background in mechanical design and metallic manufacturing techniques including subtractive and additive machining, welding, and inspection
• Understanding of bipropellant liquid rocket fundamentals and ability to collaborate with subject matter experts to maximize engine performance
• Knowledge of material selection for cryogenic, high pressure, and high temperature systems as well as Oxygen-compatible materials
• Knowledge of fluid components such as valves, regulators, pressure transducers, tubing, pressurized hardware, seals, and instrumentation and experience performing fluid systems sizing analysis with such components
• History of developing solutions with partially defined requirements and changing criteria.
• Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or equivalent field (desired)
• Experience with liquid rocket or in space propulsion engines or systems (desired)
• Experience in aerospace flight production programs (desired)
• Knowledge of multi-disciplinary CAD modules and interfaces (pipe routing, electrical routing, sheet metal, etc.) (desired)
• Experience and interest in automating virtual workflows and tools (desired)
• Experience reducing the complexity of large integrated assemblies to reduce part count, cost, and lead time (desired)
• Full hardware lifecycle ownership from blank sheet design to full operation (desired)

Tech Stack

• Assembly

Benefits

• generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles
• parental leave
• educational reimbursement
• short term disability
• flexible PTO options