Engineering Technical Fellow, Solid Rocket Motors
Core
Principal technical authority for solid rocket motor design, development, testing, and integration for missile programs.
Role type
Senior IC propulsion engineering fellow (solid rocket motors)
Builds
Solid rocket motors for missile systems
Domain
Defense / Aerospace propulsion
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
solid rocket motor design, propellant chemistry, internal ballistics, structural analysis, nozzle design, motor integration, design review leadership, technical mentorship, vendor technical evaluation, risk assessment
Preferred skills
tactical and strategic missile SRM programs, prior Fellow/Principal/Chief Engineer role, published research in solid propulsion, DoD acquisition processes, insensitive munitions compliance
Technologies
ballistic modeling, test methodology, energetic materials
Responsibilities
Serve as principal technical authority for SRM design and integration; provide expert guidance on grain, propellant, nozzle, and case design; establish engineering standards and processes; lead resolution of complex technical challenges; mentor engineering staff and lead training programs; evaluate external vendor proposals and designs; support business development and proposal writing; represent organization as SME in customer meetings
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship