CesiumAstro
Engineering
CombustionDevicesEngineerII
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“Combustion Devices Engineer II at CesiumAstro. Skills: Combustion devices, Liquid rocket engine, Mechanical design. Design and develop combustion devices. Create models and drawings”
Industry & Context.
Design optimization
U. S. citizen, Permanent resident, Conditional resident, Asylee, Refugee
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field, 2+ years of experience with mechanical design, development, fabrication, assembly, or test, Proficiency in CAD tools, Ability to model complex three-dimensional geometry of combustion chamber cooling channel, Familiarity with aerospace safety and reliability practices, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Ability to work as a teammate and independently
Nice to Have
Prior experience designing liquid rocket engine, combustion chambers, pre-burners, igniters or other rocket systems, Practical experience in test bench setup and performance diagnostics, Hands-on engineering (Full-stack: computer to wrench to broom), Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), Experience in a start-up or rapid development environment
What You'll Do.
Design and develop combustion devices
Create models and drawings
Perform calculations and analyses
Own requirements definition
Own architecture trades
Own system-level integration
Work with manufacturing team
Create finished engine parts
Support parts through 3d-printing
Support parts through machining
Support parts through post processing
Support parts through inspection
Incorporate feedback to improve design
Develop and execute test programs
Analyze experimental data
Apply findings to optimize designs
Collaborate across engineering teams
Deliver flight-ready hardware
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional engineering teams; Mechanical engineering teams; Aerospace engineering teams; Controls engineering teams
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
Full Job Description
## Description Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. ## JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Design and develop a variety of combustion devices of liquid rocket engine, combustion chambers, pre-burners, igniters. Create models and drawings of parts and assemblies. Perform calculations and analyses with team support. Create schematics and document processes. Own requirements definition, architecture trades, and system-level integration for assigned subsystems. Work with manufacturing team to create finished engine parts. Support parts through 3d-printing, machining, post processing, and inspection. Incorporate feedback to improve design for manufacturing. Develop and execute test programs, analyze experimental data, and apply findings to optimize designs. Collaborate across mechanical, aerospace, and controls engineering teams to deliver flight-ready hardware. ## JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. 2+ years of experience with mechanical design, development, fabrication, assembly, or test (internships included) Strong proficiency in CAD tools (Siemens NX, S
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