Propulsion Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Perform analytical modeling to predict and assess propulsion system performance.
• Develop conceptual designs for propulsion and fluidic systems.
• Create, implement, and refine test and evaluation methodologies for prototype systems.
• Define and document system requirements, design trades, testing procedures, and results.
• Simulate system architectures and relevant physical phenomena to support design decisions.
• Support the development of novel chemical release systems using solid energetics.
• Conduct modeling and simulation of system performance, environmental conditions, and coupled phenomena.
• Design, fabricate, or procure ground support equipment, including mechanical and electronic components.
• Develop experimental designs for verification and validation activities.
• Write and review technical reports, documentation, and program materials for accuracy and completeness.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Strong foundation in aerospace engineering fundamentals and fluid systems.
• Mechanical design proficiency and understanding of chemically reactive flows and basic chemistry.
• Ability to evaluate and test prototype hardware and interpret experimental results.
• Adaptability and willingness to explore new technical domains to solve novel problems.

Preferred Experience

• Solid propellants or solid energetic materials.
• Development, qualification, or testing of flight hardware.
• Modeling/simulation tools such as Matlab or Star-CCM+.
• CAD software, ideally Siemens NX.
• Additional engineering analysis or design tools.

Qualifications

• 0–5 years of experience in mechanical or aerospace engineering, preferably involving propulsion systems.