Senior Propulsion Engineer, Hall-Effect Thrusters

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, plasma/propulsion engineering, applied physics, or a related field. 6+ years of relevant electric propulsion experience with a Bachelor's or Master's degree, OR a Ph.D. in electric propulsion, plasma physics, applied physics, or a closely related field with 3+ years of relevant industry experience, with substantial and demonstrable focus on Hall-effect thruster design, development, and testing. Deep, hands-on knowledge of Hall thruster physics and design, including discharge channel design, magnetic circuit layout, anode and gas distribution, cathode coupling, and thermal management. Experience planning and executing Hall thruster or EP test campaigns in vacuum facilities, including plasma/plume diagnostics, performance measurement, and life/wear testing. Strong understanding of the failure and degradation mechanisms that drive Hall thruster life, including channel and pole erosion, thermal limits, and discharge instabilities, and how to design and test against them. Working knowledge of spacecraft propulsion system architecture, propellant feed systems, and PPU interaction. Experience owning hardware through design, developme