Propulsion Engineer (All Levels)

Propulsion Engineer (I, II, Senior)

As a Propulsion Engineer at Argo, you will work with a team of exceptional engineers to support the end-to-end development of water-based propulsion systems for our family of reusable, in-space transport vehicles. The work will include the development of both chemical and electric propulsion systems, RCS thrusters, propellant management and feed systems, and thermal management systems. As an employee at Argo, you will have an influential role in designing our vehicle’s propulsion architecture and enabling high efficiency transport of payloads throughout cislunar space. Engineers at Argo have a large amount of responsibility placed on them and take on a wide range of projects.

Responsibilities

Use computational tools and first-principles calculations to design and analyze propulsion components and systems

Hands-on prototyping, troubleshooting, and testing of propulsion hardware and systems

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

Conduct and contribute to 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

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

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Track record of delivering novel, excellent technical products

Engineer I

1+ year of experience on a school design team or internships designing and testing propulsion systems and/or thermo-fluidic systems that operate in harsh environments

Engineer II

1+ years of experience designing or testing spacecraft propulsion systems

2+ years of experience designing and testing propulsion systems and/or thermo-fluidic systems that operate in harsh environments

Senior Engineer

2+ years of experience designing or testing spacecraft propulsion systems

5+ years of experience designing and testing propulsion systems and/or thermo-fluidic systems that operate in harsh environments

Preferred Qualifications

Conducted full test campaigns of spacecraft propulsion systems

Experience with CAD and FEA software (e.g. Siemens NX, ANSYS)

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.