Propulsion Engineer

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of fluid components from requirements definition through on-orbit operation
• Design, test, integrate, and operate satellite propulsion systems with an emphasis on manufacturability and performance
• Support satellite propulsion system manufacturing, integration, and testing in cleanroom and factory environments
• Develop and streamline design criteria to deliver flight hardware and test equipment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teammates, including mechanical, thermal, electrical, software, and manufacturing engineers
• Use strong physics and engineering fundamentals to inform high-level system analysis and understand interdependent system effects

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in a technical discipline (e.g. engineering, physics)
• 1-5+ years of professional industry experience in propulsion design and/or manufacturing
• Hands-on experience working with fluid systems
• Working knowledge of electric and chemical propulsion systems
• Exceptional time management, verbal/written communication, and organizational skills
• U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status required

Preferred Qualifications

• End-to-end project experience including design, test, build, and operation of complex systems
• Direct experience in Manufacturing, Weld, or Integration Engineering roles
• Experience with structural or fluid analysis tools (e.g., GFSSP, ANSYS, Fluent)
• Experience manufacturing or designing precision welded assemblies or space propulsion systems
• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Familiarity with industry standards (AWS D17.1, MIL-STDs) and pressurized systems

Benefits

• Competitive base salary ($100,000 - $165,000 USD)
• Significant equity package via incentive stock options
• High-quality company-subsidized healthcare
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement planning
• Flexible PTO
• Free on-site catered meals

About the Company

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. We provide dedicated, secure networks to large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. Based in Northern California, our team of engineers and entrepreneurs is designing, building, and operating the next generation of satellite communications technology.