Propulsion Design Engineer
About this role
About Elveo
Elveo is what happens when two pioneers in direct-to-device (D2D) communications join forces. Elveo brings together a combined 20 years of expertise to close the coverage gap for more than 50 mobile network operators (MNOs) and major distribution partners operating in 60+ countries worldwide.
That heritage and our technology powers what we call ‘elevated intelligence’ — a new approach that processes and adapts on orbit, delivering voice and data services straight to mobile users, IoT devices and machines across enterprise, government and humanitarian sectors worldwide.
As a team, we’re on a mission to deliver powerful compute and connectivity directly to individuals and objects everywhere on Earth.
Join us, and become part of a globally inclusive company that is transforming satellite communications from a niche service to an essential global infrastructure, and democratizing connectivity for billions worldwide.
Ready to take the next step? Join us.
Job Summary
As a Propulsion Design Engineer at Lynk, you will support the development of the Hall Effect Thrusters (HET) and other propulsion system components used on our satellites. You will be expected to understand every detail of our propulsion systems and to perform analyses to support design optimization.
Core Responsibilities
Collaborate with the team in the design of Hall Effect Thruster components and systems including mechanical, thermal, and magnetic components.
Perform magnetic simulations with FEMM or similar tools.
Perform thermal simulations with Solidworks or Thermal Desktop.
Perform CFD simulations with Autodesk CFD or similar tools.
Develop CAD models of components in Solidworks or similar.
Assist in the design of valves and plumbing.
Perform flow analysis simulations.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors or Masters 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
Must have good communication skills and be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Job Location
Chantilly, VA
Company at a glance
Elveo is the premiere non-terrestrial mobile connectivity company, delivering elevated intelligence for a planet on the move. Elveo offers reliable, next-generation connectivity directly from satellites to smartphones, IoT devices and machines worldwide. Elveo is a globally inclusive company that offers mobile network operators and partners a resilient, always-on next-generation network to connect their customers across enterprise, government and humanitarian sectors.
For more information, visit elveo.com.
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