We're Hiring! Aerospace Propulsion/RCS Engineer Location: Highlands Ranch, CO Astrocaria is on a mission to shape the future of space exploration—and we're looking for a seasoned Propulsion Systems Integration Lead to help us get there. If you thrive at the intersection of propulsion engineering and systems integration, and love solving complex technical challenges, we want to hear from you. Job Description: - Lead the integration of Government Furnished propulsion components (SRMs, RCS, spin stabilization system) with Lockheed Martin avionics and vehicle subsystems. - Ensure that the integrated MAV propulsion system meets mission requirements, including power, thermal, static, and dynamic loads. - Develop and manage Interface Control Documents (ICDs) between propulsion systems and avionics. - Support system-level performance assessments, including power budgets, thermal analysis, structural loads, and dynamic response. - Support drawing reviews, test plan reviews and assembly and integration plans relevant to LM design integration activities - Conduct trade studies to optimize propulsion and avionics integration for system performance and reliability. - Define and verify electrical, mechanical, and thermal interfaces between propulsion components and vehicle avionics. - Provide technical oversight on propulsion system integration, ensuring alignment with system requirements and mission constraints. - Support hardware-in-the-loop (HWIL) testing, qualification, and system-level validation efforts. - Participate in technical interchange meetings (TIMs) with Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, NASA, and other stakeholders. - Contribute to system-level design reviews (Checkpoint Reviews, Subsystem - Reviews, PDR, CDR, etc) by providing propulsion integration expertise. - Identify risks and mitigation strategies related to propulsion and avionics integration, ensuring a robust and mission-ready system. Required Experience: - Systems Engineering and Propulsion Background Desired Experience: - 8+ years in propulsion and systems engineering Why Join Astrocaria? At Astrocaria, we’re not just launching hardware—we’re launching possibility. You'll work with visionary partners on high-impact missions while being part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team that values innovation, trust, and excellence. Reach out to us at ahmed.tariq@astrocaria.com if you are interested! #Astrocaria #SpaceJobs #PropulsionEngineering #SystemsEngineering #AerospaceCareers #JoinUs #NowHiring
Astrocaria
Space Research and Technology
Astrocaria provides services in mission operations, space construction and habitats, and propulsion
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astrocaria provides services in mission operations, space construction and habitats, and propulsion. www.astrocaria.com
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