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We're looking for a Head of Propulsion Systems to build and lead the team responsible for the propulsion and fluid systems on the vehicle. This is both a leadership and technical role. As a demonstrated leader, strategic manager, technically proficient engineer you will guide the team through design, development, operation, and reuse of propulsion and stage fluid systems.\nWhat you'll do\nSteer the technical direction and architecture for propulsion and vehicle fluid systems.\nDrive development, qualification, production, flight, and reuse of propulsion and vehicle fluid systems.\nManage propulsion and fluid systems’ schedule, budget, resources, risk, design reviews, as well as suppliers and subcontractors.\nPlan, coordinate, and oversee concurrent propulsion subsystem programs.\nBuild, lead, and mentor an exceptional multidisciplinary team consisting of systems engineers, combustion devices engineers, turbomachinery engineers, components engineers, thermal analysts, fluid analysts, structural analysts, and more.\nInstill a culture of extreme ownership and efficient actions.\nCoordinating efforts spanning departments.\nInterfacing withcustomers, launch operators, or 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