Propulsion Engineering Manager
As our Propulsion Team Lead you will be responsible for delivery of our propulsion systems. As a team leader, you will oversee cradle-to-grave hardware development from architecture definition through to qualification, and then supporting production and mission operations. You will also lead, and continue building, a team of world-class propulsion engineers.
Role:
- Lead a team of Propulsion Engineers to design, test, and operate propulsion systems including hiring and managing direct reports
- Oversee system design including architecture development, architecture trade studies, make/buy decisions, vendor selection, and supporting analysis
- Act as a primary interface to other engineering disciplines, production, and mission operations
- Ensure competitiveness through continuous technical innovation and industry expertise
- Manage propulsion-related schedule and risk in partnership with the Program Management team
- Hire and retain top-tier talent within the Propulsion Engineering team
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree or higher in a technical discipline (e.g. engineering, physics) or equivalent experience
- Proven leadership through project management, mentorship, and people management experience
- 7+ years of industry experience in a design and manufacture-related role
- Previous aerospace or similar product design and production experience (full product development cycle)
- Hands-on experience working with fluid or gas feed systems
- Working knowledge of in-space electric and chemical propulsion systems
- Exceptional time management skills, verbal & written communication skills, and organizational skills
- An interest in working in a fast-paced environment and doing hands-on design/development
- Don't meet them all? Not a problem. Please apply even if you do not meet all these criteria
Bonus:
- Experience with geostationary satellite missions
- Experience with fluid and gas system component design
- Familiarity with AFSPCMAN 91-710 and other Range Safety documentation and requirements
- Experience writing Python for scientific calculation and data processing
- Specific experience with low thrust monopropellant, green monopropellant, and electric propulsion systems
