Senior Propulsion Engineer

Akkodis is recruiting for a Senior Propulsion Development Engineer in the Centennial, CO area. This is an onsite contract to hire position with a pay range of $55 an hour to $100 an hour, depending on education, experience and location. Candidate will be responsible for design, build, and test of multiple propulsion systems including flight systems and ground test campaigns in the development of our missile defense system. You will be a technical expert for the Propulsion team providing knowledge and mentorship to other engineers. This is an opportunity to design and develop our next generation vehicles, shaping the future of space exploration from the ground up.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the design, analysis, and optimization of propulsion systems and components for advanced satellites, ensuring they meet performance and reliability requirements.
• Work propulsion and other spacecraft subsystems from concept to flight.
• Review models and drawings from top level down to piece parts as needed.
• Work collaboratively with structural, mechanical, thermal, and avionics teams to validate designs and ensure compliance with mission requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance design efficiency, manufacturability, and system performance.
• Present content to internal and external customers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 6+ years of professional experience in Launch or Space Vehicles.
• Demonstrated experience with stage systems, rocket engines, flight valves, and/or detailed fluid system architecture and analysis.
• Propulsion test experience including hot-fire or pressure testing, vehicle-level propulsion checkouts, and propellant loading.
• Fluid system design and analysis including pressurization system sizing, water hammer analysis, pressure budgets, FMECAs, and FDIR architecture.
• Demonstrated ability to work and lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Passion for the space industry.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years professional experience in development and production of space systems.
• 2+ years project leadership experience.
• Valve and/or propellant tank design, analysis, and manufacturing experience.
• Experience in or exposure to mechanical design for propulsion systems, mechanisms, and/or optical payloads.
• Track record of innovative problem-solving in complex mechanical designs.
• Experience working in a startup or similarly dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with full vehicle lifecycle from concept through production.
  
  
  ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance
• Work Location -while we observe a hybrid work environment, you will need to be onsite as the business needs require. On an average week, you can expect to spend at least 4 days per week in office at our GravityWorks factory in Centennial, CO.
• Travel -employees can expect to travel up to 20% to our Long Beach factory and to vendor sites.
• Work environment -the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands -the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving

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Pay Details: $55.00 to $100.00 per hour


Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.


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