Engineering Manager, Propulsion Development and Test
Core
Lead strategy, execution, and people for the propulsion development program, defining requirements, completing design trades, and executing test campaigns.
Role type
Senior Engineering Manager, Propulsion Development and Test
Builds
Propulsion systems, test infrastructure, and prototype hardware for autonomous spacecraft and space-based interceptors
Domain
Aerospace propulsion, defense, and space superiority
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Propulsion system design and analysis, fluid systems engineering, test campaign management (hot-fire, cold-flow, pressure testing), team leadership and hiring, safety compliance (OSHA, EPA, NFPA, DoD), budget and schedule management, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Propulsion test facility stand-up and expansion, hypergolic propellant handling (NTO, MMH, UDMH), regulatory coordination (MIL-STD, AIAA, NASA-STD-5012, ASME B31.3, NFPA 55), scaling teams in high-growth environments
Technologies
Hypergolic propellants, high-pressure ground systems, commercial off-the-shelf GSE, flight hardware integration
Responsibilities
Supervise and develop a team of propulsion engineers; align development demand with team capabilities and schedules; execute roadmap for component and system-level propulsion testing; oversee hardware procurement, fabrication, and commissioning; champion safety and ensure regulatory compliance; resolve technical blockers and cross-functional issues
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management