19h ago

Lead Propulsion Test Responsible Engineer

Long Beach, CA

โœจ $145k-$185k / yearest.

full-timeleadaerospace

๐Ÿ’ผ 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.

๐ŸŽฏ 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

๐Ÿ“‹ 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

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Propulsion or aerospace component test experience
  • Hands-on experience with combustion devices or high-pressure systems

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿš€ Early-stage impact on a novel rocket engine
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Rapid professional growth in a fast-growing startup
  • ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿคโ€๐Ÿง‘ Mentorship and learning from peers and leaders
  • โœˆ๏ธ Travel to test and launch sites (25% average)

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 3-5 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
  2. 2Technical Phone Interviewยท 60 min
  3. 3Onsite Interviewยท 4 hours
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