Apex
aerospace
ChemicalPropulsionEngineer
“Chemical Propulsion Engineer at Apex. Skills: chemical propulsion systems design, propulsion infrastructure design, test facilities design, propulsion system architecture, product specifications development, Technical Performance Metrics (TPMs) maintenance, qualification and acceptance test plans development, fluidic systems design, fluid system instrumentation, control components, CAD software operation, manufacturing in a clean environment, AS9100 protocols adherence. Design, build, and test c”
What You'll Achieve.
meet the requirements of our spacecraft bus; make a lasting difference
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot anomalies that arise during manufacturing; lead investigation efforts; conduct analyses
U. S. Person status is required as this position needs to access export controlled data
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
U. S. Person status, Bachelor's degree in mechanical, propulsion, or other aerospace-related engineering discipline, 3+ years of propulsion design and test experience, Experience with mono and bi-propellant chemical propulsion systems, Experience with handling and testing pressurized systems, Demonstrated history of designing fluidic systems, fluid system instrumentation, and control components (i. e. tanks, regulators, pressure transducers, thermocouples, solenoid valves, etc.), Experience with CAD software (NX, SolidWorks), Working knowledge for manufacturing in a clean environment and following AS9100 protocols
Nice to Have
Master's in mechanical, propulsion, or other aerospace-related engineering discipline, Experience operating leak, burst, proof test facilities, Experience leading an hot-fire test campaigns (power and fluid delivery systems for ground test, data acquisition systems, thrust stands, and plume diagnostics), Experience with chemical propulsion operations in space
What You'll Do.
and test chemical propulsion systems
Design and build propulsion infrastructure and test facilities
Design propulsion system architecture
develop product specifications
and maintain Technical Performance Metrics (TPMs)
Develop qualification and acceptance test plans and support said testing
Troubleshoot anomalies that arise during manufacturing
Ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) approaches are followed during all stages of development
Support customer/supplier relationships
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate propulsion systems with other subsystems (e. g. , electrical, thermal, structure); in-person collaboration with amazing coworkers
Communication Scope
Directly interface with customer/supplier relationships; provide support (either virtual or onsite) as necessary
Process & Methodology
maintain Technical Performance Metrics (TPMs), lead investigation efforts
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