Description

In this role, you will own the mechanical design, development, and validation of propulsion system hardware for the highest-power electric propulsion system ever flown. You will work within a small multidisciplinary team to take concepts from requirements through flight, directly supporting production and integration.

Requirements

• Experience in mechanical design of propulsion or fluid systems for aerospace
• Proficiency in 3D CAD (e.g., SolidWorks, NX, or similar)
• Strong analytical skills for structural and thermal analysis
• Experience with hardware development from concept through production and test
• Ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment

Responsibilities

• Own mechanical design of propulsion system hardware including propulsion modules, thruster components, propellant management, avionics box, and secondary structures
• Validate designs through full lifecycle: concept, prototyping, testing, and flight qualification
• Generate 3D models, fully dimensioned drawings, and interface control documents
• Analyze test data, iterate designs, and make critical go/no-go decisions on hardware performance
• Develop and execute component and system-level test plans, manage key vendors and suppliers