Senior Propulsion Test Engineer

Department: Propulsion Engineering

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $110,000 - $180,000 / year

• Design and build fluid, mechanical and electrical systems in support of liquid rocket propulsion and spacecraft systems testing


• Fully own key test assets and major test programs while collaborating with wide ranging teams across the company, including Redondo Beach and Mojave


• Coordinate with external vendors and contractors to meet project technical and schedule objectives


• Perform test setup, hardware inspections, checkouts and troubleshooting as needed


• Conduct test operations geared toward rapidly developing hardware for spaceflight


• Resolve technical issues with innovative and resourceful solutions

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, aerospace, electrical engineering or related field


• 5+ years of experience in hardware development testing


• Strong engineering fundamentals in thermal, structural, and fluids analysis


• Prior hands-on operational experience working with aerospace test facilities


• Previously demonstrated ownership of test stand design and build-up


• Able to create and clearly communicate fluid P&IDs, electrical and controls schematics


• Able to identify and procure appropriate test equipment


• Proficient with data acquisition and control methods


• Demonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working well in small teams

• Demonstrated prior experience working with complex systems including cryogenic propellants, high pressure gas systems, hydraulics and/or combustion devices


• Demonstrated working knowledge of components (valves, regulators, sensors, power supplies) and hands-on skills (tube fabrication, metalworking, wiring)


• Demonstrated hardware testing experience with rocket engines, or spacecraft


• Experience in a startup or agile development environment

• Flexible schedule and willing to travel as needed