Propulsion and Fluids Production Engineer

Long Beach, CAfull time

On Site

$85k–$105k

H1B: no

Trueanomalyinc Propulsion and Fluids Production Engineer develops and optimizes production processes for propulsion and fluid systems for spacecraft. Coordinates with engineers and technicians to create optimized designs and ensure efficient hardware builds.

Responsibilities

Support the setup and scaling of spacecraft propulsion and fluid systems manufacturing capabilities for developmental programs and rate production.
Develop work instructions for the assembly, integration, and test of propulsion subsystems, fluids subsystems, ground support equipment, and related tooling.
Directly support production on the floor to ensure efficient build of propulsion and fluid system hardware, addressing bottlenecks and troubleshooting technical issues as needed.
Generate and resolve non-compliance reports for propulsion and fluid system hardware, conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.
Oversee calibration and certification of fluid ground support equipment relevant to propulsion and other fluids subsystems.
Drive process improvements and corrective actions to increase the efficiency and reliability of propulsion and fluid system hardware manufacturing.
Collaborate with design engineering to provide manufacturability feedback and contribute to technical documentation, including drawings, process flows, and test specifications.

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in aerospaceExperience with PLMExperience in the design

Required

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, chemical engineering, or related technical discipline.
Years of relevant experience in propulsion or fluid systems engineering for aerospace, defense, or high-reliability systems in line with engineering level.
Experience with PLM, MES, configuration and data management controls and systems.
Experience working to AS9100 process and standards.
Hands-on experience with propulsion or fluid system component fabrication, assembly, and testing.

Preferred

Experience in the design, manufacturing, and testing of propulsion components (e.g., thrusters, valves, tanks, feed systems, environmental control units).
Direct experience in spacecraft or launch vehicle integration, with an emphasis on fluid and propellant systems.
Background in spacecraft or propulsion system environmental or qualification testing.
Experience building and producing classified hardware in SCIF’s or SAP facilities.