Senior Propulsion Engineer, Space

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology.

As a Senior Propulsion Engineer for our Space team, you will contribute to the understanding and design of all satellite propulsion subsystems.

Responsibilities

• Support the spacecraft propulsion subsystems for various spacecraft programs in all orbital regimes and work closely with bus providers for successful implementation
• Develop modern, software-defined approaches to autonomous spacecraft operations with maneuvering capabilities to successfully accomplish mission objectives
• Own the delta-V budgets and propulsion subsystem sizing to satisfy mission requirements
• Develop appropriate test plans and procedures to validate the propulsion system during ground checkout, on-orbit calibration and commissioning and on-orbit operations
• Develop the necessary fueling plans and procedures for the implemented propulsion system
• Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality
• Coordinate with end-users, other operators and customers to turn needs into features while balancing user experience with engineering constraints
• Support challenging schedules during ground testing, launch windows and on-orbit operations of the spacecraft systems
• Work with other teams and government agencies to achieve the required licenses (DOT, etc) for transporting fully fueled or pressurized containers within the spacecraft to the appropriate test and launch facilities

Requirements

• Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Aerospace Engineering, Orbital Mechanics or other engineering degree
• Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and detailed requirements
• Experience with chemical, electrical and hybrid propulsion sub-subsystem design for spacecraft
• Experience with managing propulsion vendors for successful delivery against mission and sub-system requirements
• Experience conducting spacecraft operations and satellite command and control with an emphasis on system reliability and uptime
• Experience with orbital mechanics and resident space object tracking capabilities
• Capable of solving complex technical problems with little oversight
• Clear communication and organizational skills including documentation and training material
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance