Propulsion Engineer

1w1 week ago

iRocket

Hauppauge, US · Full-time · $120,000 – $160,000

About this role

iRocket (Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc.) is pioneering fully autonomous, fully reusable small launch vehicles to enable responsive, lower-cost access to space. We combine advanced propulsion, reuse, and sustainable propellant technologies to push the frontier of commercial space. The Propulsion Engineer joins the propulsion team to contribute to design, development, testing, and qualification of propulsion systems.

You will support design, development, and testing of propulsion systems including liquid rocket engines, pressure-fed or pump-fed systems, and component-level systems. Participate in test campaigns with planning, instrumentation, execution, and post-test analysis. Develop and maintain test procedures, control sequences, and configuration files for propulsion testing.

Troubleshoot issues in propulsion subsystems covering fluid, mechanical, and thermal aspects during testing and integration. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including integration, test, design, manufacturing, mechanical, thermal, controls, electronics, and systems. Ensure seamless subsystem integration for launch vehicles.

Perform calculations and simulations for sizing, performance prediction, and optimization. Support Test Readiness Reviews, Failure Review Boards, design reviews, and implement continuous improvements for test efficiency, safety, and reliability. Analyze test data, generate reports, and identify corrective actions to bring systems from concept to flight readiness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
2+ years of experience in propulsion, test, or fluid/thermal systems development and testing
Familiarity with liquid or hybrid rocket engine systems, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and heat transfer
Experience with instrumentation, sensors, data acquisition, control systems
Proficiency with scripting or programming (Python, MATLAB, etc.)
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, and technical specifications
Strong problem-solving, data analysis, and communication skills
Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Responsibilities

Support design, development, and testing of propulsion systems (e.g. liquid rocket engines, pressure-fed or pump-fed systems, component-level systems)
Participate in test campaigns, including planning, instrumentation, execution, and post-test analysis
Develop and maintain test procedures, control sequences, and configuration files for propulsion testing
Troubleshoot issues in propulsion subsystems (fluid, mechanical, thermal) during testing and integration
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, thermal, controls, electronics, systems) to ensure subsystem integration
Perform calculations and simulations to support sizing, performance prediction, and optimization
Support Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), Failure Review Boards, and design reviews
Analyze test data, generate reports, and identify corrective actions