Propulsion Engineer - Valves Austin, TX Area - Relocation Assistance Provided The Company Our client is a fast-growing commercial space startup providing comprehensive services, from launch to in-orbit operations. They have a proven track record of successful launch vehicles and spacecraft, and are actively developing their next-generation technologies to support government and commercial missions, from low Earth orbit to the Moon and beyond. The Job Our client believes that building a reliable and inexpensive launch vehicle requires the most reliable, production efficient valves available. On the fluid components team, they design, build, test, and qualify high-performance, precision fluid components tailored to the specific needs of their launch vehicles, landers, and spacecraft. Their team of responsible engineers own their products for the entire product lifecycle; from initial conception through qualification and handoff to the production team. Functions Demonstrate extreme ownership of hardware Conceptualize, design, develop and deliver propulsion components to high performance systems Responsible for entire development lifecycle and production support as the technical expert. Own a combination of in-house developed and commercial-off-the-shelf (COTs) valves, regulators and actuators Prepare content for and lead CoDRs, MRR, PDRs, TRRs, data reviews and CDRs Author and execute qualification, and acceptance test plans with hands on hardware problem solving Work to standardize solutions across programs and product lines Improve mission cadence by identifying and implementing cost saving and risk reduction measures Lead cross-functional teams of analysts, manufacturing engineers, quality engineers, supply chain representatives, and test engineers to deliver tested hardware on time Resolve non-conformances and implement design changes to improve product yield and manufacturability Work with the program teams to develop hardware upgrades in alignment with ambitious performance and cost goals Develop simulation-based design methods and validate using subscale and full-scale testing Lead failure investigations to determine root cause and implement mitigations Qualify existing and new product lines following guidance from SMC-S-016 and S-080 as applicable Manage multiple projects and competing priorities Qualifications BS in Aerospace Engineering or related engineering discipline 3-8 years of experience in a valve or fluid system design-related role. Exceptional comprehension of engineering fundamentals including fluid mechanics, heat transfer, structural analysis, materials, and processes. Strong understanding of fluid systems aspects such as fluids systems sizing, valve design and operation, instrumentation, flexible element design & integration and fluid fittings Skilled in creating analytical/numerical models of engineering devices and processes. Ability to successfully manage complex projects. Works well in a collaborative, fast paced, multidisciplinary environment. Demonstrated interest in advancing 'newspace'. Self-motivated with minimum direction required. Ability to creatively develop economical solutions. Preferred Skills Served as a Responsible, Manufacturing or Test engineer for an aerospace development project in a fluids related subsystem. Component test experience. Proficient with GD&T Proficient with DFM Proficient with FEA and/or CFD analysis Knowledge of high-pressure, cryogenic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems Experience with valve and regulator design Experience with liquid oxygen or other cryogenic operations Experience modeling fluid networks Experience with rapid development techniques for hardware The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with the company is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status