Description
Leidos is seeking a Turbopump Development Engineer to lead and oversee work on a liquid rocket engine and other programs. You will join a diverse team that develops propulsion systems for spacecraft, missile systems, and a wide range of critical technologies for civil, military, and commercial space programs.
As a Senior Propulsion Development Engineer - Turbopumps, you will serve as a lead technical engineer for tasks focused on designing and developing critical propulsion-related hardware. Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Designing and analysing liquid rocket engine turbopumps, leading development from concept to qualified system.
- Serving as a lead technical engineer for tasks focused on design and development of critical propulsion-related hardware.
To qualify, you need:
- A Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a similar field from an ABET-accredited university.
- At least 8 years of relevant experience in engineer roles, with 6 years required for those holding a Master's degree.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience specifically with turbopumps.
- Proficiency in CAD software such as Solidworks and experience with pump design and analysis tools like AxCent, PUMPAL/AXIAL, and/or ANSYS CFX.
- The ability to conduct trade studies and develop analysis and evaluation tools to optimise pump designs.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to write clear, concise technical reports and present results to multidisciplinary teams and customer stakeholders.
Preferred qualifications include:
- A Master's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a similar field from an ABET-accredited university.
- Experience with turbopump analyses, including rotordynamics and secondary flows.
- Experience in planning for and supporting testing of propulsion systems.
- Familiarity with cryogens, hypergols, or hydrogen peroxide systems.
- Experience with fluid system analysis tools such as GFSSP, ROCETS, or similar.
- Knowledge of applicable standards and regulations, including SMC-S-016.
The pay range for this position is $107,900.00 - $195,050.00.