19h ago
Lead Propulsion Test Responsible Engineer
Long Beach, CA
โจ $145k-$185k / yearest.
full-timeleadaerospace
๐ผ About This Role
You'll lead propulsion component testing for the Terran R rocket engine, owning test campaigns from planning through execution. Your work will directly impact engine qualification and future design iterations.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Develop test plans and execute test campaigns for combustion devices
- Lead a small team of test engineers, providing mentorship and technical guidance
- Write test sequences, review data, and troubleshoot hardware issues
- Support engine subsystem troubleshooting and analysis
๐ Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or science field
- 4+ years experience in complex engineering system development or test
- Experience with thermofluids or fluid dynamics fundamentals
- Ability to lead projects with minimal oversight
โจ Nice to Have
- Propulsion or aerospace component test experience
- Hands-on experience with combustion devices or high-pressure systems
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ Early-stage impact on a novel rocket engine
- ๐ Rapid professional growth in a fast-growing startup
- ๐งโ๐คโ๐ง Mentorship and learning from peers and leaders
- โ๏ธ Travel to test and launch sites (25% average)
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 3-5 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
- 2Technical Phone Interviewยท 60 min
- 3Onsite Interviewยท 4 hours
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