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

Highlights

• Own full lifecycle integration of solid rocket motors on missile platforms
• Design and test thrust vectoring and ignition control systems
• Lead ground static fire and flight test campaigns for air vehicles

Ideal candidate

Mission-driven propulsion engineer with deep solid rocket motor expertise who thrives owning hardware from concept through flight test. Hands-on builder energized by fast-paced integration, vendor collaboration, and field testing in contested environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering
• 8+ years of propulsion engineering experience on tactical missiles, launch vehicles, or air vehicles
• Experience with Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs) for aerospace or defense applications
• Strong understanding of solid rocket motor ballistics, propellant chemistry and grain design
• Proven experience designing complex mechanical parts, structural interfaces or rocket motor components using 3D CAD
• Exposure to static fire testing, environmental testing, or qualification of rocket motors
• Familiar with manufacturing methods including machining, composites, high-temperature materials and 3D printing
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance