1d ago
Senior Propulsion Engineer
San Francisco
$145k-$235k / year
full-timesenioraerospace
๐ Tech Stack
๐ผ About This Role
You'll be a technical leader designing, building, and testing propulsion systems for advanced satellites. You'll improve system performance, design from clean sheet, and mentor junior engineers to help expand connectivity to underserved areas.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Design, analyze, and document in-space propulsion systems
- Define qualification campaigns for propulsion components
- Support spacecraft propulsion system integration and troubleshooting
- Collaborate across teams and mentor entry-level engineers
๐ Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in a technical discipline
- 7+ years propulsion industry experience
- Experience with 3D CAD and mechanical design
- Hands-on experience with fluid or gas feed systems
โจ Nice to Have
- Experience with structural or fluid analysis tools (e.g., ANSYS, Fluent)
- Familiarity with Range Safety documentation (AFSPCMAN 91-710)
- Experience writing Python for scientific calculation
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ฐ Competitive base salary $145k-$235k
- ๐ Equity package via incentive stock options
- ๐ฅ Company-subsidized healthcare, disability, and life insurance
- ๐๏ธ Flexible PTO
- ๐ฝ๏ธ Free on-site catered meals
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Phone Screenยท 30 min
- 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
- 3Team Interviewยท 60 min
๐ฉ Heads Up
- U.S. citizenship requirement restricts applicant pool
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