Solid Propulsion Development Engineer - Hypersonics

Overview

Lead the design, development, and testing of solid propulsion hardware for hypersonic vehicles and related aerospace programs.

What you'll do

• Lead technical work on critical propulsion hardware design and development.
• Design, build, and test prototype solid rocket motor components.
• Negotiate propulsion system design elements with suppliers.
• Plan and support ground testing of solid propulsion systems.
• Conduct trade studies and develop analysis and evaluation tools.
• Write technical reports and present results to technical teams and customers.

What you'll need

• At least 4 years of relevant rocket propulsion development or test engineering experience, or 2 years with a master's degree.
• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or another STEM discipline from an ABET-accredited university.
• Understanding of solid rocket motor performance requirements and component designs.
• Experience with thermal characterization, environmental testing, and static firing.
• Knowledge of applicable manufacturing and testing standards, regulations, policies, and directives.
• Active Secret security clearance and ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
• Residence in or willingness to relocate to the Huntsville–North Alabama, Alabama area.

Nice to have

• Master's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a similar field.
• Development testing experience in a rapid-iteration environment.
• Experience with DoD, NASA, government test agencies, or aerospace development projects.
• Free-jet testing experience, especially with solid-fuel ramjet systems.
• Missile systems production experience.
• Project planning, scheduling, and supplier management experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance.

Details

• Pay range: $87,100–$157,450 yearly.
• Location requirement: Huntsville–North Alabama, Alabama area.