Job Description
Based in Southern California, this role focuses on designing key engine components (such as combustion chambers, turbomachinery, and overall engine layouts) for an advanced propulsion system. The engineer will have hands-on involvement across design, analysis, and hardware development, supporting multiple internal teams with deliverables that drive engine development and program progress.
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Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or related field
5+ years of experience in relevant engineering field.
Strong foundation in heat transfer, fluids and structural mechanics.
Proficiency in finite element analysis using ANSYS Workbench or similar packages.
Mastery of mechanical design principles.
Strong understanding of design for manufacturing and GD&T principles.
Prior experience developing and maintaining engineering design best practices
Prior experience developing parts, assemblies or systems from concept to production.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
High proficiency in GD&T.
Proficiency in using ANSYS Workbench
Proficiency in using StarCCM+ or similar CFD software packages.
Prior experience with design of additively manufactured rocket engine components.
Experience with propulsion systems design, analysis, test, operations, and/or manufacturing
Experience with best practices for design, qualification and production of aerospace hardware.
Experience working in a fast-paced development program.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.