The Modular Interceptor Platform. Backed by Y Combinator.
About the role
You will help design, build, and test the solid rocket motor for our two interceptor platforms. You’ll own motor components and test campaigns, from design through static fire. You’ll report to the Senior Propulsion Engineer, who will review your work and help you grow. You’ll also work alongside the mechanical, avionics, GNC, and aerodynamics engineers. At our size, you’ll get more hands-on time with real motors than you would almost anywhere else. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience with propulsion hardware or high-pressure systems. Student rocketry or similar project teams count
- Working knowledge of rocket propulsion, including internal ballistics, combustion, and heat transfer
- Solid CAD skills, including parts, assemblies, and drawings
- Hands-on test experience, such as instrumentation, data acquisition, or test operations
- Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for analysis
More about this role
You will help design, build, and test the solid rocket motor for our two interceptor platforms. You’ll own motor components and test campaigns, from design through static fire. You’ll report to the Senior Propulsion Engineer, who will review your work and help you grow.
You’ll also work alongside the mechanical, avionics, GNC, and aerodynamics engineers. At our size, you’ll get more hands-on time with real motors than you would almost anywhere else.
Design motor components
- Design motor components, such as nozzles, igniters, closures, insulation, and case hardware, with guidance from the Senior Propulsion Engineer.
- Build CAD models and make clear drawings for fabrication.
- Run internal ballistics, thermal, and structural analyses to support design decisions.
Build and test
- Prepare for and run static fires, pressure tests, and temperature-conditioned tests.
- Design and build test fixtures, plumbing, and instrumentation, including pressure transducers, load cells, thermocouples, and high-speed cameras.
- Set up data acquisition systems, reduce test data, and compare the results against predictions.
- Work with vendors and machine shops to get parts made, and inspect them when...
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