Design and develop centrifugal pumps for cryogenic rocket propulsion systems.
Perform hydraulic sizing and optimize impeller, inducer, diffuser and volute geometries.
Develop analytical and numerical models for predicting pump head, efficiency, cavitation margin, suction performance and operating envelope.
Design rotating assemblies including shafts, bearings, seals, balance devices and supporting structures.
Perform structural, thermal and rotordynamic analyses of rotating components.
Conduct cavitation, NPSH and transient flow analyses.
Work closely with engine system engineers to optimize overall propulsion system performance.
Generate manufacturing drawings with appropriate GD&T practices.
Interface with manufacturing teams to realize precision hardware.
Support component assembly, instrumentation and development testing.
Analyze test data, identify failure mechanisms and rapidly iterate designs.
Develop in-house tools for turbopump sizing, performance prediction and optimization.
Participate in design reviews, risk assessments and qualification activities.
Own hardware from concept through successful test demonstration.