Propulsion Engineer
Core
Evaluate and develop solid rocket motors, rocket engines, and hypersonic propulsion systems for high-priority space missions.
Role type
Senior Member of Technical Staff / Engineering Specialist (Propulsion Engineering)
Builds
Propulsion systems for government and commercial space applications
Domain
Aerospace propulsion, solid rocket motors, rocket engines, hypersonic systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Propulsion system design and evaluation, Solid rocket motor development, Rocket engine testing, Hypersonic system analysis, Thermal-fluid testing, Independent technical analysis, Risk assessment for hardware and operations, Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Preferred skills
Secret-level security clearance, PhD in STEM, Subsonic/supersonic combustion expertise, Turbomachinery knowledge, Rotordynamics, Spectral analysis of high sample rate datasets, Digital engineering techniques
Technologies
Python, MATLAB
Responsibilities
Develop and apply tools to assess propulsion system performance in ground test and flight, Identify and mitigate hardware and operational risks, Provide real-time support for customer tests and anomaly resolution, Participate in technical interchange meetings and flight data reviews, Assist with propulsion laboratory experimental efforts and test execution, Prepare reports and presentations for program offices and government personnel
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic advisory capabilities