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Propulsion Analyst (Fluids)

Impulse· Propulsion
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Redondo Beach$100k - $150kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Propulsion Analyst responsible for analyzing spacecraft propulsion fluids systems and components, developing models, designing tests, and translating engineering questions into analytical tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Perform analysis of propulsion related subsystems for liquid rockets – including but not limited to propellant, pressurization, and feed systems
  • Develop, validate, and maintain analytical models for performance prediction, trend identification, and requirements verification
  • Design tests and process data to validate models and set system requirements
  • Create workflows to automate data processing and review
  • Interface with propulsion designers, test engineers, GNC, structures, and integration to translate engineering questions into analytical tasks

Qualifications

  • 1+ year of demonstrated experience with fluids network modeling analysis with commercial software (e.g. SINDA/FLUINT, GFSSP)
  • Demonstrated analytical capability — coursework, research, internships, or professional experience involving modeling, data analysis, or simulation
  • Strong fundamentals in compressible & incompressible fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and heat-transfer, including hand calculation methods
  • Proficiency in scripting languages for analysis and data processing (Python or other)
  • Ability to communicate complex results clearly to technical and cross-functional stakeholders

Skills

Required:Fluids network modeling and analysisAnalytical modeling and data analysisThermodynamics and heat transferScripting / programmingCommunication with stakeholders

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives in the form of stock options
  • Medical, vision & dental coverage
  • Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Last updated Jul 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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