NewOrbit Space

Engineer

• Own the design and performance calculations of the RF gridded ion thruster from concept to flight configuration
• Iterate thruster designs to support the NEO-1 satellite and customer thruster deliveries
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical and control engineers on ion propulsion system iterations
• Design and build test rigs and equipment for propulsion testing
• Assemble and operate test hardware, electronics and vacuum facilities
• Run electric propulsion tests on your own designs and analyse results
• Plan and run test campaigns
• Convert test results into design changes and re-test
• Document test configurations and results to provide traceable evidence for system verification and qualification

Electric Propulsion Engineer