Propulsion Engineer, Merlin Hardware Development

What you'll do

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for a specific engine component throughout its entire lifecycle.
• Lead development and qualification test campaigns for hardware improvements and root cause investigations.
• Design, analyze, produce, and operate propulsion hardware across development and flight operations.
• Resolve day-to-day production, test, and launch issues by working directly with the hardware.
• Brief commercial and government customers on technical risks and hardware status as a subject matter expert.
• Lead anomaly investigations to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Develop tools and automation to streamline analysis and accelerate engineering decision-making.
• Improve engine maintenance procedures to enhance hardware readiness and reduce turnaround time.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or physics.
• 1+ years of academic or professional hands-on experience performing fabrication, assembly, and/or testing.
• 1+ years of academic or professional experience using CAD to design parts and assemblies.
• Master's degree in mechanical, aeronautical, or astronautical engineering is preferred.
• 1+ years of academic or professional experience related to combustion devices or rocket engine development.
• Proficiency in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, combustion, structures/fracture mechanics, and materials.
• Experience with manufacturing processes (CNC, welding, castings, additive) and Design for Manufacturing/Assembly (DFMA).
• Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, refugee, or asylee to meet ITAR requirements.