Propulsion Analyst, In-space Propulsion
1 day ago
We are looking for an exceptional Propulsion Analyst with a practical, can-do attitude to join our in-space propulsion team. In this role, you will be primarily responsible for the analysis by simulation and optimisation of propulsion systems for satellites.
You will see your work go from initial design, all the way to space.
We move fast, provide exceptional customer experiences, deliver what we say we will, and love to change industry norms. Join us.
**Responsibilities**:
- Analysis by simulation and validation of Dawn's satellite propulsion systems
- Support engineering teams in the design of propulsion subsystems including liquid rocket engines, propellant tanks, and ancillary systems
- Develop and execute CFD methodology and workflow to efficiently simulate and validate systems and components
- Work with test engineers and third party collaborators to develop validation test data for simulations
**Requirements**:
- A masters degree or PhD in aerospace, mechanical, or chemical engineering
- Fundamental understanding of turbulent reacting flows, heat transfer and thermodynamics
- Demonstrable experience working on rocket propulsion problems
- 5+ years experience conducting complex CFD simulations - including combustion modeling, multiphase flows, conjugate heat transfer analysis and implementation of user-defined functions
- Expert user of Ansys CFD codes or OpenFOAM
- Proven oral and written communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with colleagues and engineering professionals
- The ability to take a flexible approach and to adapt to change quickly and positively
- Effectively and appropriately balance performance, resource use, risk, cost, and schedule
**Desired experience**:
- Familiarity with infinitely fast / finite rate combustion models
- Knowledge of key principles of injector design
- Demonstrated experience with Matlab or Python
- Computer-aided design, preferably Solidworks
- Understanding of principles of combustion
- Awareness of simulation validation requirements
- Practical testing experience of rocket engines
**Important**:
If you think you have what it takes but are unsure that you check every box, we still want to hear from you. Your ability to creatively solve complex challenges and practical experience in designing/building/coding technology tops specific qualifications or tools.
**About Dawn Aerospace**:
Dawn Aerospace was founded to redefine near-space transportation. Redefine how we deliver assets to space, position satellites on orbit, and return things down to Earth to enable the vibrant and circular space economy of the future. To do this, we build scalable, accessible, and sustainable spaceflight technologies - technologies that are sustainable for not just the foreseeable future, but the unforeseeable future.
Dawn Aerospace is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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