Senior Mechanical Engineer, Rocket Motor Systems
Core
Lead mechanical design and analysis for solid rocket motor components including motor cases, nozzles, propellant grains, and ignition systems.
Role type
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Propulsion Systems)
Builds
Next-generation solid rocket motors for tactical military applications
Domain
Defense / Aerospace Propulsion
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical design, stress analysis, thermal analysis, CAD software, FEA software, GD&T, hardware manufacturability
Preferred skills
NX CAD, Abaqus FEA, engineering tool development (Excel, MATLAB, Python), propulsion systems expertise
Technologies
NX, Abaqus, MATLAB, Python, Excel
Responsibilities
Lead team in CAD design and finite element analysis of structural and thermal systems; develop mechanical solution architecture; plan team tasks and deliverables; ensure functional design reviews and risk mitigation; generate engineering drawings; support prototyping, manufacturing, and test operations; present in design reviews to peers and customers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership