Argo Space · 1 day ago
Propulsion Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $200K/yr
2+ years expArgo Space is a company focused on developing water-based propulsion systems for reusable in-space transport vehicles. As a Propulsion Engineer, you will design and analyze propulsion components and systems while working on various projects that influence the vehicle's propulsion architecture.
AerospaceSpace Travel
Hiring Manager
Ryan Carlisle
Responsibilities
Use computational tools and first-principles calculations to design and analyze propulsion components and systems
Hands-on prototyping, troubleshooting, and testing of propulsion hardware and systems
Qualify propulsion hardware to ensure survival at expected mission environments
Draft and implement build and test procedures consistent with mission risk posture and own the outcome of test campaigns
Conduct and contribute to design reviews, test readiness reviews, and flight readiness reviews with a heavy emphasis on technical excellence
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering or science discipline
Comprehensive understanding of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics
Understanding of and experience in electric propulsion systems
Experience managing analysis products and incorporating their feedback into design
Capable of maintaining flexibility in direction under changing circumstances
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Track record of delivering novel, excellent technical products
Preferred
Conducted full test campaigns of spacecraft propulsion systems
Experience with CAD and FEA software (e.g. Siemens NX, ANSYS)
Experience with a high-level programing language (e.g. python, matlab)
Experience designing and analyzing electric propulsion systems
Experience with water electrochemistry
Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, rewarding work environment
Company
Argo Space
Making in-space transportation abundant
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$9.9MKey Investors
Crosslink CapitalType One Ventures
2024-10-03Seed· $7.9M
2023-04-13Pre Seed· $2M
Leadership Team
Kirby Carlisle
Co-Founder
Robert Carlisle
Co-Founder
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