Description
The Aerospace Engineer will join Orbion’s world class team to lead and execute projects dedicated toward R&D, testing, and mass production of spacecraft electric propulsion systems.
RESPONSIBILITES
- Perform design engineering and team leadership efforts by leveraging established plans, schedules, budgets, designs, and procedures
- Formulate and implement electric propulsion system development activities, including laboratory testing, data analysis, and engineering documentation
- Execute system requirement verification efforts and test campaigns, including but not limited to, receiving inspections, acceptance tests, and qualification tests
- Lead efforts with suppliers and manufacturing shops to source flight components, custom tooling, piece-parts, and sub-assemblies
- Perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Must meet definition of US Person
- Bachelor’s degree in an Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or directly related degree
- 2-5 years’ experience in a design engineering and production environment
- A solid understanding of applicable engineering principles, business practices, and experience working directly with hardware
- Ability to collaborate in a team setting as well as be an active individual contributor
- Great communication skills, technical depth, breadth, and passion will enable you to work effectively with cross functional (electrical, mechanical, software, system, test) product development teams
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A solid understanding of applicable engineering principles, business practices, and experience working directly with hardware in the aerospace industry
- Experience with production drawings, configuration management, and GD&T
- Experience with modeling tools, including creating solid models, as well as executing and interpreting structural, thermal, fluid, and magnetic field models
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Prolonged periods of standing on concrete surfaces and at times, sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift/carry up to 40 pound loads from floor level to chest level
- Manual dexterity to evaluate, install, and modify equipment
- Fine motor skills required for minute adjustments
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by state or local law.
Skills Required
- Must meet the definition of a US Person
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a directly related field
- 2-5 years of experience in a design engineering and production environment
- Understanding of applicable engineering principles and business practices
- Experience working directly with hardware
- Ability to collaborate in a team setting and contribute independently
- Strong communication skills and technical depth across cross-functional product development teams
- Aerospace industry experience with engineering principles and hardware
- Experience with production drawings, configuration management, and GD&T
- Experience with modeling tools, solid modeling, and structural, thermal, fluid, and magnetic field models
What We Do
Orbion Space Technology is a company that develops and manufactures plasma propulsion systems for small satellites. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Houghton, Michigan, the company provides standardized, mass-producible Hall-effect thrusters designed to improve satellite maneuverability and mission efficiency. Recently acquired by York Space Systems, Orbion continues to operate as a subsidiary, supporting both commercial and national security space programs with its flight-proven propulsion technology.
