Impress employers and recruiters.
Choose from hundreds of resume examples.

Target Resume Now

About the Role

We are seeking a Propulsion Components Engineer to take ownership of the design, development, and qualification of propulsion system hardware, including valves, regulators, igniters, fluid piping, flex lines, TVC actuators, and thrusters. This role involves deep, hands-on ownership of individual components from initial requirements and first-principles design through detailed engineering, analysis, testing, and flight qualification. You will collaborate with fluid systems, structures, manufacturing, and test teams to develop reliable hardware for extreme environments.

Responsibilities

Own the design and development of propulsion components, including valves, regulators, igniters, fluid piping, flex lines, TVC actuators, thrusters and other fluid system components
Be accountable for component-level design from concept through detailed design, manufacturing, component test, and flight qualification
Translate propulsion system requirements into component-level design concepts, detailed designs, and released hardware that meets functional, structural, thermal, and reliability targets
Develop CAD models, detailed drawings, and release packages for components spanning prototype, development, qualification, and flight configurations
Drive design-for-manufacture and design-for-assembly decisions specific to propulsion components, working closely with the manufacturing team on machining, brazing, welding, and additive processes
Support component-level test planning, instrumentation, and post-test analysis to validate design assumptions and drive design iteration

Requirements

Experience in mechanical design and development of propulsion or other aerospace hardware
Ownership of individual components from concept through detailed design, manufacturing, test, and qualification
Proficiency in CAD and mechanical drawing creation, with the ability to generate clear, manufacturable, and well-controlled hardware definitions for precision components
Ability to perform and interpret engineering analyses using a combination of first-principles calculations and FEA/CFD tools, with sound judgment on the level of analysis appropriate to the component
Experience designing hardware for high-pressure, high-temperature, or cryogenic service
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes relevant to propulsion hardware (machining, brazing, welding, additive manufacturing) and how design decisions affect producibility, cost, and quality
Experience working with suppliers to source COTS components and manufacture in-house designed parts
Ability to operate with ownership in a fast-paced, cross-functional hardware development environment
Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Skills

CAD
Mechanical Drawing
FEA
CFD
Machining
Brazing
Welding
Additive Manufacturing

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field
Advanced degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field