Cesium Astro
Propulsion Engineer II
About this role
CesiumAstro seeks a Propulsion Engineer II to design, develop, and analyze liquid rocket engine hardware and propulsion subsystems for satellites and launch vehicles. You'll own complex flight hardware projects from initial concept through flight-ready qualification in a collaborative, dynamic environment.
What you'll do
- Lead design and development of liquid rocket engine hardware and propulsion subsystems
- Conduct engineering analysis and modeling of propulsion systems
- Oversee testing and validation of critical flight hardware components
- Manage projects from concept phase through flight readiness and qualification
- Collaborate across engineering disciplines in a cross-functional team environment
- Ensure compliance with government space technology export regulations
What they're looking for
- Liquid rocket engine design and analysis
- Propulsion systems engineering
- CAD and simulation software
- Flight hardware development and qualification processes
- Project leadership and ownership
- Technical documentation and reporting
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Cross-functional collaboration
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Cesium Astro
Cesium Astro develops advanced hardware and systems for aerospace applications including satellites, UAVs, and rocket propulsion platforms. The company is hiring for specialized engineering roles including FPGA engineers, wire harness designers, turbomachinery engineers, and software project engineers to support its satellite and spacecraft development.
View all jobs at Cesium AstroLikely interview questions
- Walk us through your experience designing or analyzing liquid rocket engines—what were the most challenging technical hurdles you encountered?
- Describe a time you owned a complex propulsion subsystem project from concept to qualification. How did you manage scope and timeline?