Lead Propulsion Component Engineer

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      "text": "Responsibilities",
      "content": "\n<li>Own propulsion components (e.g., high-pressure valves, actuation systems, and fluid control hardware) from concept through flight qualification</li>\n<li>Design for extreme environments including high temperature, pressure, and dynamic loading</li>\n<li>Drive trade studies across performance, manufacturability, reliability, and testability</li>\n<li>Execute clean-sheet design, analysis, and integration of propulsion hardware</li>\n<li>Lead development through rapid build–test–iterate cycles</li>\n<li>Support and troubleshoot hardware during ground and flight test campaigns</li>\n<li>Lead and mentor a team of 2–5 engineers, setting technical direction and execution priorities</li>\n<li>Review designs, guide engineering decisions, and ensure high technical standards</li>\n<li>Act as the Responsible Engineer for critical flight hardware</li>\n<li>Work closely with propulsion, structures, and vehicle teams to integrate components into engine and vehicle systems</li>\n<li>Define system requirements, interfaces, and operational limits</li>\n<li>Drive transition from prototype to repeatable, production-ready hardware</li>\n<li>Develop assembly, test, and acceptance strategies for reliable delivery</li>\n"
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      "text": "Basic Qualifications ",
      "content": "\n<li>Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field</li>\n<li>7+ years of experience developing mechanical or propulsion hardware</li>\n<li>Demonstrated experience owning hardware from concept through test or production</li>\n<li>Strong fundamentals in fluids, thermodynamics, mechanics, and materials</li>\n<li>Hands-on experience with design, build, and integration of mechanical systems</li>\n"
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      "text": "Preferred Skills and Qualifications ",
      "content": "\n<li>Experience with propulsion systems, high-pressure fluid systems, or aerospace mechanisms</li>\n<li>Experience designing components such as valves, actuators, turbomachinery-adjacent hardware, or fluid control systems</li>\n<li>Familiarity with high-temperature materials and sealing strategies</li>\n<li>Strong knowledge of GD&amp;T, tolerance stack-up, and precision assemblies</li>\n<li>Experience with rapid development environments (startup or flight hardware programs)</li>\n<li>Proficiency with CAD tools (NX preferred) and analysis tools (ANSYS or similar)</li>\n<li>Experience supporting hardware through test campaigns and resolving real-world failures&nbsp;</li>\n"
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      "content": "\n<li>Willingness to work hands-on in build, integration, and test environments</li>\n<li>Ability to support extended hours during critical test and flight operations</li>\n<li>Willingness to travel to test sites as needed</li>\n<li>Must be eligible to access export-controlled information</li>\n\n<div>&nbsp;</div>"
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