Senior Propulsion Engineer, Space

The role

You will design and implement satellite propulsion subsystems including chemical, electric, and hybrid systems. You will manage delta-V budgets, develop test plans, and support spacecraft operations across various orbital regimes.

What you will do

• Support spacecraft propulsion subsystems for various programs in all orbital regimes
• Develop software-defined approaches to autonomous spacecraft operations
• Own delta-V budgets and propulsion subsystem sizing
• Develop test plans and procedures for ground checkout, on-orbit calibration, and operations
• Develop fueling plans and procedures for implemented propulsion systems
• Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality
• Coordinate with end-users and customers to turn needs into features
• Support schedules during ground testing, launch windows, and on-orbit operations
• Work with government agencies to achieve required licenses for transporting containers

Required qualifications

• Strong engineering background from industry or school in 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
• Experience conducting spacecraft operations and satellite command and control
• 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

Nice to have

• Experience with Python, Go, C++ and/or Linux systems
• A desire to work on critical software and hardware designs in the space domain
• Experience testing propulsion subsystems in laboratory environments that mimic space environmental constraints
• Experience with testing/validation leveraging FlatSats, Hardware-in-the-Loop testbeds and digital spacecraft simulators
• Exposure to US satellite operations policy and constraints

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits package available at little to no cost to employees

Before you apply

• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
• Consent to pre-employment risk, integrity, and due diligence screening

About the company

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. The Space team develops integrated hardware and software systems to enhance Space Domain Awareness, Space Control, and Command and Control.