As a Propulsion Engineer at Argo, you will work with a team of talented engineers to support the end-to-end development of water-based propulsion systems for our reusable, in-space transport vehicle, the Argonaut. The work will include the development of electric propulsion thrusters, RCS thrusters, propellant management and feed systems, and thermal management systems. As an early employee at Argo, you will have an influential role in designing the Argonaut’s propulsion architecture and enabling high efficiency transport of payloads throughout cislunar space.
Responsibilities
Use computational tools and first-principles calculations to design propulsion components and systems
Hands-on prototyping, troubleshooting, and testing of propulsion hardware
Qualify propulsion hardware to ensure survival at expected mission environments
Draft and implement build and test procedures consistent with mission risk posture and own the outcome of test campaigns
Contribute to and conduct design reviews, test readiness reviews, and flight readiness reviews with a heavy emphasis on technical excellence
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering or science discipline
3+ years of experience designing and testing thrusters and/or thermo-fluidic systems that operate in harsh environments
Comprehensive understanding of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics
Experience managing analysis products and incorporating their feedback into design
Capable of maintaining flexibility in direction under changing circumstances
Track record of delivering novel, excellent technical products
Preferred Qualifications
Conducted full test campaigns of spacecraft propulsion systems
Experience with CAD software (e.g. Siemens NX)
Experience with a high-level programing language (e.g. python, matlab)
Experience with spacecraft electric propulsion systems
Experience with water electrochemistry
Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, rewarding work environment.
Employment type
Full-time
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