CareerPlan

Staff Propulsion Systems Engineer

Niagara Falls, NY, USFull-time$130k2026-10-08 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Lead propulsion system design and development for strategic missiles, LEO, GEO, and exploration missions, covering conceptual design through production and industrialization.

Role type

Staff Propulsion Systems Engineer

Builds

Rocket engines, propulsion systems, and propellant tanks for spacecraft and launch vehicles

Domain

Aerospace & Defense (Chemical Propulsion)

Required skills

Propulsion system design, Systems engineering, Fluidic analysis, CAD (Teamcenter/NX), Trade studies, Design for manufacturing (DFM), Project leadership, Technical mentoring

Preferred skills

Master's or PhD in Engineering, Large-scale production experience, Customer interface experience

Technologies

Teamcenter, NX

Responsibilities

Lead overall propulsion design from conceptual to production, Oversee detailed design and verification plans, Mentor and coach other engineers, Develop new product requirements with customers, Perform trade studies and analyses, Present work to colleagues and customers

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with mentorship