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

Highlights

• Lead solid rocket motor integration for Group 5 air vehicles and missiles.
• Design and test thrust vectoring, ignition, and ordnance systems.
• Own full lifecycle from concept to flight test and static fire.

Ideal candidate

Hands-on propulsion veteran who thrives owning complex missile hardware end-to-end, from design through static fire to flight test in fast-paced, mission-driven teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering
• 12+ years of propulsion engineering experience on tactical missiles, launch vehicles, or air vehicles
• Professional experience with Solid Rocket Motors for defense or aerospace applications
• Experience leading integration of solid rocket propulsion systems as technical authority
• Experience with internal ballistics codes and propellant burn-back models for performance predictions
• Experience defining propulsion test programs including static fire, environmental and qualification
• Experience designing mechanical parts and motor structural interfaces in CAD
• Understanding of manufacturing methods including machining, composites, and 3D printing
• Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance