What are the responsibilities and job description for the Propulsion Engineer position at Turion Space?

Responsibilities

Design, build, test, and operate cold gas and electric propulsion systems
Perform component and system-level design, analysis, and trade studies
Develop and execute component and system-level test plans
Work closely with other teams to model, simulate, and control the propulsion systems
Assist in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring additional teammates to our rapidly-growing team

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in a technical discipline (e.g. engineering, physics)

Experience with full development lifecycle of gridded ion thrusters

3 years of industry experience with fluid systems or spacecraft propulsion design, test, or both

A passion for hardware development, including working in a fast-paced environment and doing hands-on design / development

Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test hardware and / or software from scratch

Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Preferred Skills and Experience

Demonstrated experience in designing, testing, and operating spacecraft propulsion systems

Specific experience with low thrust monopropellant and green monopropellant systems

Experience with propulsion system process development including manifold manufacturing and welding

Experience with Python (Numpy, Scipy), C , and Git

Familiarity with reading and writing technical standards

Familiarity with propellant material compatibility

Familiarity with weld and weld inspection standards and best practices

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