Principal Propulsion Engineer, Air Vehicles (Solid Rocket Motor Integration)

Highlights

• Lead integration of solid rocket motors, ignition and TVC on missile platforms.
• Design and test prototype structures, nozzles and thrust-vectoring controls.
• Own full lifecycle from concept to flight test for Group 5 air vehicles.

Ideal candidate

Veteran propulsion leader who thrives owning complex missile hardware from concept to flight test, guiding suppliers and mentoring teams to deliver resilient systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering.
• 15+ years of propulsion engineering experience on tactical missiles, launch vehicles, or air vehicles.
• Professional experience with Solid Rocket Motors for defense or aerospace applications.
• Mastery of rocket internal ballistics, performance modeling, and grain design.
• Served as Chief Engineer or ultimate technical authority on a major solid rocket propulsion program.
• Experience selecting strategic SRM suppliers and managing critical OEM relationships.
• Experience defining comprehensive propulsion test programs and troubleshooting system-level anomalies.
• Experience advising executive leadership and mentoring mid-to-senior level engineers.
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.