General Galactic is a space tech startup developing advanced spacecraft and propulsion systems. Backed by Space Capital.
About the role
Test electric propulsion hardware including critical thruster and cathode components, propellant management systems, and more Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Design and procure critical vacuum systems for electric propulsion testing, including vacuum chambers, cryopumps, roughing pumps, and more
- Analyze test results and diagnose issues as they arise
- Build and repair development thruster and cathode hardware to quickly iterate through test campaigns
- Create qualification and acceptance test plans and qualify designs through vibration, shock, TVAC, and other testing
- Create rigorous documentation to ensure your results can inform an iterative design process
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About General Galactic
General Galactic designs, builds, and flies advanced spacecraft that redefine what’s possible beyond Earth. Led by former SpaceX, Varda, Impulse, and Relativity engineers, our vision is to dominate cislunar space and build the railway to Mars – expanding access to high-energy orbits and enabling the next generation of missions along the way. Based in Los Angeles, California, we’re leveraging our paradigm-shifting water-based technology to reshape the space domain for good.
Job Description
As an Electric Propulsion Test Engineer, you will work closely with a focused technical team to test and diagnose critical electric propulsion hardware and vacuum GSE for our product suite, including Seldon and Dreadnought spacecraft vehicles, Genesis propulsion systems, and more. You will have extreme ownership over your work, move quickly, and operate with high agency. As we grow, there will be opportunities to expand your role with the company.
In particular, you will test components of General Galactic’s electric propulsion systems, including Hall-effect thrusters and hollow cathodes.. You will contribute to designs through robust testing and documentation. You will...
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