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Astrion · 2 days ago

Propulsion Project Engineer

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$130K/yr - $175K/yr

10+ years exp

Astrion is involved in supporting the U.S. Space Force Launch Enterprise SE&I 2 program, and they are seeking a Propulsion Project Engineer to serve as a trusted advisor in launch operations. The role involves applying expertise in propulsion systems to ensure successful design, testing, and verification of launch vehicles.

ManufacturingSpace Travel

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support customer acquisition functions: requirements development, RFPs, cost/technical/schedule/performance reporting

Perform systems engineering across the full launch vehicle lifecycle, including requirements definition, design reviews, test reviews, risk management, pedigree tracking, hardware acceptance, verification, operations, anomaly resolution, and post-flight propulsion analysis

Plan, coordinate, and brief Engineer Review Boards, program reviews, and technical meetings

Conduct technical data management: data mining, reporting, and analysis for propulsion and launch vehicle subsystems

Provide training, certification, and mentorship to engineering teams, including course development and peer review

Collaborate with USAF System Program Offices, Aerospace Corp, Launch Vehicle Contractors (LVCs), subcontractors, and launch sites

Prepare written evaluations, technical reports, and briefings for senior leadership

Qualification

Aerospace engineeringSolid/liquid propulsionEngine testingRisk assessmentsSystems engineeringTechnical documentationMS Office proficiencyKnowledge captureVerbal communicationWritten communication