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We are looking to add a
Senior Combustion Devices Engineer I to our team. In this role, you will work across the full hardware lifecycle from early concepts and CAD models through manufacturing, test execution, and design iteration.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Design and develop a variety of combustion devices of liquid rocket engine, combustion chambers, pre-burners, igniters. Create models and drawings of parts and assemblies. Perform calculations and analyses with team support.
- Create schematics and document processes.
- Own requirements definition, architecture trades, and system-level integration for assigned subsystems.
- Work with manufacturing team to create finished engine parts. Support parts through 3d-printing, machining, post processing, and inspection. Incorporate feedback to improve design for manufacturing.
- Develop and execute test programs, analyze experimental data, and apply findings to optimize designs.
- Collaborate across mechanical, aerospace, and controls engineering teams to deliver flight-ready hardware.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience with mechanical design, development, fabrication, assembly, or test (internships included)
- Strong proficiency in CAD tools (Siemens NX, SolidWorks) - the ability to model complex three-dimensional geometry of the combustion chamber cooling channel.
- Familiarity with aerospace safety and reliability practices.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work as a teammate and independently to achieve ambitious goals.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE- Prior experience designing of liquid rocket engine, combustion chambers, pre-burners, igniters or other rocket systems.
- Practical experience in test bench setup and performance diagnostics.
- Hands-on engineering (Full-stack: computer to wrench to broom).
- Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
- Experience in a start-up or rapid development environment.
- Experience with tools such as ANSYS and MATLAB.
$140,000 - $168,000 a year
CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.
