Engineering Manager, Rockets
Core
Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team to develop solid rocket motors from design through production scale-up for defense-critical propulsion.
Role type
Engineering Manager, Propulsion Systems
Builds
Solid rocket motors and propulsion systems for defense applications
Domain
Defense / Aerospace Propulsion
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (specifically: production of solid rocket motors)
Required skills
solid rocket motor design, propellant formulation, process scale-up, project management in regulated environments, team leadership (5+ engineers), technical strategy, risk assessment, compliance with government standards
Preferred skills
transitioning designs from R&D to production, propellant casting and curing, motor case design, ballistic performance modeling, industrial automation (PLCs), CAD/analysis tools (SolidWorks, MATLAB)
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor multi-disciplinary engineering team across design, formulation, and production; Drive engineering strategy and resource allocation to meet performance and schedule objectives; Oversee development and approval of engineering deliverables and implement continuous improvement; Represent engineering organization in technical reviews and foster a culture of safety and accountability
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities