Join Our Team

Reports to: 

Propulsion Section Lead

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Job Summary:

The team member in this position will focus on the design of PCB's and other electronic components of HPR's in-house propulsion systems, drawing knowledge from theory and practice to design critical components.

The position has a digital logic focus, working with a range of sensors and actuators to Implement electronic solutions to a range of propulsion system challenges.

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Responsibilities:

• Work within the propulsion team to design, build and test critical electronic subsystems, including:

  • Valving and ignition control systems

  • Pressure transducers and thermocouples

  • Data logging

  • Ground support equipment

• Research and develop circuit boards utilising digital microprocessors to control propulsion system elements

• Accurately document work completed for reports and team archives

• Conduct operation of propulsion electronic equipment on flight days

• Share ideas with other team members to grow the sections potential

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Favourable Experience/Skills

• Circuit or PCB design

• Experience in embedded systems

• Coding experience (in any of C/C++, Python, etc)

• Part manufacturing

• Fundamental Thermodynamic and Aerodynamic theory

• Rocket Propulsion Systems

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Favourable qualities

• Ability to work both independently and within a team

• Ability to communicate effectively

• Ability to stick to deadlines

• Availability on weekends to attend launches

• Passionate about space and rocketry!