CareerPlan

Specialist, Hypersonic Propulsion Systems Engineer

USAFull-time$100k–$145k2026-11-09
Based in United StatesSecurity clearance required

Core

Plan, develop, and oversee ground and flight test activities for hypersonic propulsion systems, including test planning, data analysis, and facility management.

Role type

Specialist, Systems Engineer (Hypersonic Propulsion)

Builds

Hypersonic propulsion test articles, test plans, and verification reports

Domain

Defense / Aerospace / Hypersonics

Required skills

Test planning, ground and flight test management, data analysis, test facility requirements, test article assembly, systems integration, test instrumentation, safety compliance

Preferred skills

Thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, hypersonics, high-speed propulsion systems, data acquisition, engine testing support, test readiness reviews

Technologies

Test instrumentation, data acquisition systems, test facilities

Responsibilities

Plan component and engine development and verification tests; Develop and oversee ground and flight test activities; Analyze and manage test data and prepare final reports; Lead Test Readiness Reviews; Develop test facility requirements and oversee test article processes; Provide on-site technical support for engine and system tests

Seniority

Specialist, hands-on IC