VAST Data
The Data Platform company for the AI era.
cloud storage • data storage • flash storage • universal storage • deep learning
501 - 1000
Head of Propulsion Engineering
May 22
🏢 In-office - Los Angeles
VAST Data
The Data Platform company for the AI era.
cloud storage • data storage • flash storage • universal storage • deep learning
501 - 1000
Description
• Lead a team dedicated to developing, testing, and integrating propulsion systems for space stations • Oversee the design of in-space ethane/nitrous oxide pressure-fed gas thrusters • Develop integrated physics models for fluid, thermal, pressure, and mass flow • Collaborate with GNC to model thruster use and commodity consumption • Work with the thermal team on thermal environments of propulsion components • Partner with Avionics and Software teams on control, telemetry, and propulsion utilization algorithms • Track and maintain the schedule for propulsion deliverables and manage multiple development and test programs • Coordinate with manufacturing and additive teams to produce propulsion components and manage vendor relationships
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical, Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field • 10+ years of experience in designing complex fluid systems for propulsion • Proven leadership experience in managing propulsion design teams and cross-functional engineering projects • Direct experience as a people manager
Benefits
• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents • Flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff • Paid parental leave • Short and long-term disability insurance • Life insurance • Free catered meals and snacks and beverages • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan • One Medical membership • ClassPass credits • Personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health • Other discounts and perks
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