Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer
Core
Senior engineering oversight and technical analysis of launch vehicle propulsion systems, structures, and mission assurance for the U.S. Space Force at Cape Canaveral.
Role type
Senior IC propulsion systems engineer (launch vehicle)
Builds
Launch vehicle systems, propulsion hardware, and mission assurance capabilities for national security space launch.
Domain
Aerospace / Defense / Launch Systems
Required skills
Launch vehicle systems engineering, liquid-propellant rocket engines, solid rocket motors, ordnance, hydraulics, in-flight avionics, structures, composite materials, technical program management, risk assessment, failure analysis, engineering board facilitation, data mining and reporting, multidisciplinary engineering problem solving
Preferred skills
Propulsion systems hardware design and test, space and launch safety standards, experience with USSF/NASA/NRO, agile software tools (Jira, Confluence, MS Office), project management
Technologies
Confluence, JIRA, SharePoint, MS Office Suite, Google Workspace
Responsibilities
Provide senior engineering expertise and technical oversight at the customer site; Perform, review, and analyze launch vehicle propulsion system designs, manufacturing, test, and launch data; Assess requirements, design drawings, and procedures; Plan, coordinate, and participate in engineering boards; Prepare and support customer team reviews, audits, rehearsals, and real-time anomaly resolution; Serve as a technical authority for USSF customers during briefings and status reviews; Collaborate with launch contractors, site personnel, and suppliers; Manage engineering data rigorously; Produce technical reports and status updates.