Propulsion Engineer

About IERUS Technologies

IERUS is a vibrant, growing company supporting a broad spectrum of aerospace customers and missions. From providing engineering solutions for critical missile defense systems to helping send astronauts to the moon and Mars, IERUS employees push the boundaries of new technologies and new ideas. At IERUS, the goal is to do “cool work” that energizes employees and improves the world we live in.

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Job Description

This position provides engineering support to the design, development, and testing of a liquid propulsion system for a rocket that is the cornerstone of an exciting space program in the new era of human exploration beyond Earth’s orbit. The primary responsibility of this position is to model the Thrust Vector Control (TVC) system that controls the orientation of an RL10 rocket engine in flight. Modeling covers both the electrical and mechanical facets of the system. Other tasking can include conducting TVC analyses, verifying TVC requirements, supporting testing, coordinating with component suppliers and the NASA customer, and resolving issues that arise. The candidate will work with other TVC engineers to develop the system and ensure the design meets requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Physics
• Minimum one year of experience with rocket systems development
• Ability to obtain a DoD secret clearance
• U.S. citizen

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with rocket engine TVC modeling, design, integration, and testing

Experience with modeling tools, such as MATLAB and Simulink

Knowledge of the physics of rocket propulsion

Experience with the systems engineering and integration process, from requirements development through product deployment.

Active DoD secret clearance

Location - Huntsville, AL

IERUS Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

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