Propulsion Engineer II

As a seed-stage company, Catalyx Space is building AWS-like infrastructure for space, providing turnkey reentry capsules and orbital platforms to democratize access to space for experiments and demos, fostering innovation in hard tech and reindustrializing American aerospace manufacturing. In the role of Propulsion Engineer II, you will design and optimize propulsion systems for spacecraft, including thrusters for attitude control and de-orbit maneuvers. Key duties involve modeling fluid dynamics in propulsion components using tools like MATLAB or ANSYS, specifying propellants and feed systems, integrating engines with structural elements, and overseeing testing in simulated space conditions. You'll work on hybrid or electric propulsion technologies, ensuring reliability for reentry missions, and collaborate with mechanical engineers on heat shield interfaces and assemblers for hardware integration. This position requires expertise in aerospace propulsion principles, experience with CAD for component design, and hands-on involvement in fabrication processes like welding and machining. Requirements: Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace Engineering, 3-5 years in propulsion development, knowledge of orbital mechanics, and passion for building next-gen space hardware. Be part of a dedicated team of cracked founders accelerating America's space industry through domestic engineering excellence.