Senior Propulsion Development Engineer (Fluids) (Aerospace)

Location: Redondo Beach, United States; onsite

Salary: $135,000–$185,000 per year, plus potential stock options and benefits.

Company

hirify.global Space develops in-space transportation vehicles and propulsion systems for orbital, lunar, and other planetary missions.

What you will do

• Own the design, analysis, implementation, testing, and operation of storable liquid-propellant propulsion systems.
• Architect and lay out fluid systems for high-delta-V propulsion systems and low-mass-fraction vehicles.
• Plan and execute hardware, propellant, and pressurization system tests.
• Analyze system performance across thermal-fluids, materials, mechanical, electrical, and controls considerations.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to deliver reliable integrated systems.
• Lead technical projects and/or a small team of engineers while resolving complex technical issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science.
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace propulsion.
• Experience with liquid rocket propulsion hardware, testing, and flow-control systems.
• Knowledge of fluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, mechanics, and materials.
• Hands-on experience with fluid, mechanical, electrical, and controls systems.
• Must be a U.S. Person or eligible to obtain an export license under applicable U.S. export regulations, including ITAR and EAR.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree in mechanical, aerospace, or a comparable field.
• Propulsion system architecture and layout experience for low-mass-fraction vehicles.
• Experience with nitrous oxide propellant and cross-disciplinary fluid analysis.
• CAD proficiency and familiarity with aerospace structural analysis standards such as NASA-STD-5012 and NASA-STD-5020.
• Technical project leadership experience in propulsion development programs.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, agile startup environment focused on clean-sheet spacecraft development.
• Flexible schedule with travel as needed.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage for eligible full-time hires.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Potential long-term incentives in the form of stock options.

Hiring process

• Application and resume review.
• Introductory and technical phone interviews.
• Onsite interview followed by an offer.