Propulsion Test Engineer - Ground Equipment; GSE

Propulsion Test Engineer I
- Ground Support Equipment (GSE)

Agile Space Industries – The Space Test Center is seeking a Propulsion Test Engineer I - Ground Support Equipment (GSE) onsite in Tulsa, OK to support the design, build, and commissioning of a new rocket propulsion test facility. This role is focused on hands‑on mechanical engineering work required to bring complex test infrastructure into operation.

The work is hardware‑driven and spans detailed mechanical design, CAD and drawings, analysis, documentation, and integration of vendor‑designed custom equipment. The facility includes test stands, pressure systems, vacuum hardware, propellant feed systems, scrubbers, cooling systems, and supporting infrastructure.

This is not a software role, a quality assurance role, or a purely analytical position. Candidates should be comfortable working across drawings, calculations, field coordination, and commissioning support in an active test environment.

• Develop detailed mechanical designs, layouts, and assemblies for test infrastructure and ground systems
• Produce and maintain fabrication drawings, layouts, and as‑built documentation
• Develop P&IDs to support mechanical design and system integration
• Integrate vendor‑designed custom equipment into the facility mechanical design
• Review vendor drawings, calculations, and technical submittals for consistency with design intent
• Perform first‑order mechanical analysis (stress, thermal, flow, fit‑up) as required
• Support installation planning, field fit‑up, and commissioning activities
• Maintain organized documentation, revision control, and configuration consistency
• Coordinate closely with Controls, Electrical, and Systems Engineering during design and build‑out
• Participate in design reviews, readiness reviews, and system checkout activities

• Typical experience: 0–3 years
• Execute mechanical designs and drawings with guidance from senior engineers
• Support P&t, analysis tasks, and documentation development
  
  Assist with vendor submittal reviews and redline incorporation
• Support installation and commissioning activities in the field
• Demonstrate strong willingness to learn complex mechanical and test systems
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
• Proficiency with 3D CAD tools (Solid Works, Inventor, Creo, or similar)
• Ability to produce clear, buildable mechanical drawings
• Familiarity with P&IDs and their use in mechanical system design
• Comfortable working with evolving requirements and incomplete designs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to support hands‑on installation and commissioning activities

• Direct experience supporting rocket engine testing or propulsion test facilities
• Experience in aerospace systems, particularly aerospace testing or ground test environments
• Hands‑on work with test stands, ground support equipment, or facility infrastructure
• Experience with pressure systems, piping, and instrumentation in industrial environments
• Background in chemical processing, energy, or other piping‑and‑instrumentation‑heavy industries
• Prior involvement in test stand build‑out, commissioning, or major facility modifications
• Experience reviewing or integrating vendor‑designed custom mechanical equipment
• Familiarity with hypergolic or cryogenic propellant systems
• Exposure to ASME pressure systems, mechanical integrity, or industrial safety standards
• Working knowledge of GD&T
• Exposure to FEA, CFD, or thermal modeling tools

• Primarily office‑based mechanical design work
• Regular interaction with fabrication shops, vendors, and field installation teams
• Periodic work in industrial or test environments during installation and commissioning

Work Schedule: Full Time

Location: Onsite in Tulsa, OK

This position will remain open for at least two weeks from the posting date and will continue to accept applications until it is filled.

Agile Space Industries offers exceptional benefits to support you and your family, including generous health coverage, dental and vision plans, Flexible Time Off, parental leave, and a 401(k) with 100% company match…