General Galactic is a space tech startup developing advanced spacecraft and propulsion systems. Backed by Space Capital.
About the role
As a Propulsion Engineer, you will work closely with a focused technical team to design and analyze critical propulsion and thrust systems for our product suite, including our Genesis architecture 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. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Own propulsion system architecture, sizing, and integration for spacecraft vehicles, ground test hardware, and all associated hardware
- Support cryogenic fluid system development, including storage, transfer, thermal isolation, boiloff management, conditioning, chilldown, and integration with spacecraft propulsion systems
- Develop and maintain simulations, calculations, and models to guide design decisions
- Create drawings, interface definitions, assembly procedures, test procedures, and engineering documentation for fluid and propulsion hardware
- Plan, execute, and troubleshoot testing of fluid and propulsion systems
- Lead system safety assessments and hazard controls for fluid and propulsion systems
More about this role
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 a Propulsion Engineer, you will work closely with a focused technical team to design and analyze critical propulsion and thrust systems for our product suite, including our Genesis architecture 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.
This is a hands-on engineering role for someone with experience using fundamentals in fluids, thermodynamics, heat transfer, mechanical design, cryogenics, and propulsion systems to design and analyze hardware. You will have the opportunity to own engines, thrusters, and fluid systems. You should be...
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