What are the responsibilities and job description for the Propulsion Engineer I position at Aevum?
Team
The autonomous logistics team operates the Aether transportation system, the most advanced transportation system in the universe. The members of the autonomous logistics team are never late, eat conflicting priorities for breakfast, and deliver exceptional performance when everyone else is running scared. The autonomous logistics team spans the US coast-to-coast working from spaceports and airports, launching Aevum's fleet of autonomous aircraft to deliver payloads to Earth-bound and space-bound destinations faster than anyone else ever before.
Description
Aevum Defense is seeking a propulsion engineer (level 1) to design and develop propulsion systems (requirements to test to orbit) for Aevum's rocket vehicle programs. This is not an entry level position. 2-5 years of experience required. This is a fast-paced development position for high performance, individual contributors. You will report directly to the Founder Jay Skylus.
Starting Salary Range: $80,000-$120,000
Responsibilities
- Own propulsion system requirements from analysis to V&V
- Design and develop rocket engines and fluid systems/components. Must be familiar with propulsion design concepts and techniques.
- Manage an extensive supply chain and subcontractor network to ensure propulsion hardware is built and delivered accurately and on-time.
- Perform fluid system and propulsion analysis.
- Independently verify propulsion subcontractor reports and calculations.
- Participate in design reviews and US DOD launch mission reviews, as requested.
- Support the design and development of propulsion system and rocket stage test stands.
- Develop and own test plan and procedures for your own hardware.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, physics, mechanical engineering, or similar
- 2 years of experience designing and developing propulsion systems
- Ability to obtain security clearance
- Must be willing to travel as needed for rocket tests and vendor audits
- Solid understanding of propulsion systems and related subjects
- Working knowledge of rocket engine designs (liquid, hybrid, solids, etc.)
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to learn extremely fast
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- As needed, must be willing to work extended hours and weekends to ensure that customers are properly supported and missions are on-time.
Salary : $80,000 - $120,000
