CesiumAstro

Engineering

CombustionDevicesEngineerII

$108–130k El Segundo, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“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.

Engineering
Problems you'll solve

Design optimization

Eligibility Requirements

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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