Senior Propulsion Engineer
U.S.-headquartered space robotics company developing robotic arms, lunar rovers, robotic satellites, spacecraft platforms, and on-orbit servicing capabilities.
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About GITAI USA Inc.
GITAI USA Inc. develops and manufactures space robotics and satellite systems for on-orbit servicing and lunar infrastructure construction, aiming to reduce the cost of labor in space.
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About the Role
You will lead end-to-end solid rocket motor development, including propellant formulation, motor design, manufacturing, hot-fire testing, data analysis, and rapid iteration. You will identify technical risks across combustion, materials, manufacturing, and motor performance while making engineering decisions with cross-functional hardware teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related technical field
- 5+ years of relevant experience in solid rocket propulsion, energetic materials, combustion, or closely related hardware development
- Experience owning end-to-end solid rocket motor development
- Knowledge of solid propellant combustion, internal ballistics, and motor performance
- Ability to make independent engineering decisions and drive rapid build-test-learn cycles
- U.S. citizenship
- Current authorization to work in the U.S.
Responsibilities
- Own solid rocket motor development from formulation and motor build through hot-fire testing and iteration
- Develop propellant formulations, processing methods, grain configurations, and motor designs
- Plan and execute hot-fire tests
- Analyze performance and failure data and apply findings to hardware iterations
- Resolve technical risks across combustion, materials, manufacturing, and motor performance
- Drive rapid build-test-learn cycles with engineering and test teams
Benefits
- 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and 90% coverage for dependents
- 401(k) match up to 3.5% with traditional and Roth options
- Stock option eligibility depending on role
- Relocation support for qualifying positions
- 11 paid holidays, 12 paid vacation days, and paid sick leave
- Free snacks and drinks
- Regular team events