Turbomachinery Design Engineer
Orbital Operations
About this role
Orbital Operations is developing advanced cryogenic propulsion systems for space maneuvering, aiming to enable rapid orbital transfers and enhance space mobility. They are seeking a turbomachinery design engineer to lead the design, development, and testing of turbopumps and turbines for spacecraft propulsion systems. The role involves working on high-precision aerospace hardware, ensuring integration and reliability for space applications.
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About Orbital Operations
orbitalops.techOrbital Ops develops high-thrust, cryogenic-powered orbital spacecraft engineered for rapid maneuver, interception, defense, and on-orbit repositioning. Their Astraeus vehicle family is designed to deliver high delta‑v and mission‑speed responsiveness for LEO–GEO operations and payload hosting in space security applications. The company presents itself as defense‑ready and focused on deep engineering, fast iteration, and bold thinking to shape the next era of orbital operations. Orbital Ops combines advanced propulsion and systems engineering to provide responsive orbital maneuvering and defensive capabilities for government and commercial customers.
About Orbital Operations
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$75k – $95k
per year