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Lumicity

Propulsion Engineer

Lumicity, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Senior Engineering & Executive Appointments | Aerospace, Defense and Space Industries Company Overview

Following major breakthroughs, my cutting-edge space client is developing the next generation of in-space propulsion systems! They’re seeking a Propulsion Development Engineer to join their growing team.

If you’re interested in taking

full ownership

of your engines and test campaigns - with support from a small, collaborative team - this is the role for you!

Responsibilities

Own liquid propulsion hardware end-to-end - from requirements and design to fabrication and hot-fire qualification.

Design combustion components, subassemblies, and full engine assemblies.

Lead development test campaigns, author test plans, and drive data analysis and iteration.

Must Haves

BS or MS in Aerospace, Mechanical, or related.

3+ years of experience in rocket engine development.

Proven end-to-end ownership of a propulsion product - ideally a combustion device.

Demonstrated ability of taking project ownership and working cross-functionally with small teams.

Preferred

Experience with hazardous, high-energy, or high-pressure fluid systems.

Pressure-fed system knowledge - tanks, valves, regulators, GSE, and hot-fire ops.

Strong mechanical design, GD&T, and first-order thermal/fluid/pressure analysis.

Test campaign execution - writing test plans, running stands, managing DAQ, analyzing results.

Ability to coordinate across design, analysis, and test teams; independent and self-directed.

If you want full ownership over your engines and test campaigns, apply now!

ITAR compliance:

Must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a US person as: any individual who is granted U.S. citizenship; or any individual who is granted U.S. permanent residence ("Green Card" holder); or any individual who is granted status as a "protected person" under 8 U.S.C 1324b(a)(3).

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

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