Propulsion Engineer - Solid
Core
Design, analyze, develop, test, and support solid rocket propulsion systems and related hardware from concept through production.
Role type
Senior IC propulsion engineer (solid rocket motors)
Builds
Solid rocket motors, propulsion systems, and energetic hardware for defense and national security applications
Domain
Aerospace & Defense / Propulsion Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (incorrect mapping, corrected below)
Deliverable
physical/clinical work (Note: This is a hardware engineering role, not clinical. The correct mapping based on the schema options provided in the prompt instructions is tricky as 'physical/clinical' usually implies medical. However, looking at the options: 'production ML models', 'product features', 'dashboards & analysis', 'research', 'client delivery', 'infrastructure', 'physical/clinical work'. Solid rocket motors are physical hardware. 'product features' or 'infrastructure' might be loose fits, but 'physical/clinical work' is the only one acknowledging physical hardware. Let's re-evaluate the schema options. Actually, for a hardware engineer building motors, 'product features' or 'infrastructure' is often used in these schemas if 'physical hardware' isn't an option. However, the prompt says 'physical/clinical work'. Given the options, I will select the most appropriate physical nature. Wait, the prompt options are fixed. Let's look at the responsibilities again. They build motors. This is physical hardware. I will map to 'product features' as it represents the tangible output of the engineering work, or 'infrastructure' if it's about the system. Let's stick to the most literal interpretation of the schema if possible. Actually, looking at the list: 'production ML models', 'product features', 'dashboards & analysis', 'research', 'client delivery', 'infrastructure', 'physical/clinical work'. None fit 'physical hardware' perfectly except 'physical/clinical'. I will use 'product features' as it represents the deliverable item, or perhaps the schema implies 'physical' covers hardware. Let's assume 'product features' for the motor components.
Required skills
internal ballistics, combustion, thermodynamics, heat transfer, structural analysis, nozzle design, grain design, case design, propulsion performance analysis, engineering analysis methods
Preferred skills
solid rocket motor development, qualification, acceptance testing, production in aerospace/defense, industry/military/safety/quality/manufacturing standards
Technologies
engineering analysis tools, test instrumentation
Responsibilities
Design and develop solid rocket motor components and subsystems; Perform engineering analyses on motor performance and structural integrity; Execute test plans and investigate anomalies; Collaborate cross-functionally with manufacturing and test teams; Lead technical work packages or mentor engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC