Elveo
Propulsion Design Engineer
Chantilly, VA · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 23, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of direct experience with electric propulsion systems.
- Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
About the job
Supports the development and design optimization of Hall Effect Thrusters and other satellite propulsion system components.
What you'll do
- Design mechanical, thermal, and magnetic thruster components and systems; develop CAD models.
- Perform magnetic, thermal, CFD, and flow-analysis simulations.
- Assist in designing valves and plumbing.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s or Master’s of Science in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
- 5+ years of direct experience with electric propulsion systems.
- Hands-on experience building and developing hardware prototypes.
- Good communication skills and ability to work independently and in a team.
Tools
FEMM, Solidworks, Thermal Desktop, Autodesk CFD
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