Lead Propulsion Engineer

Requirements

• Develop and maintain a clear understanding and proficiency of overall system interdependencies and interfaces for demonstrating all aspects of SRMs/LEs
• Experience with system level and interface requirement development of SRMs/LEs
• Familiarity with propellant formulations, modeling formulations, and modeling motor performance
• Experience with SRM/LE subsystem/system integration and test validations
• Deep understanding of AB propulsion configurations including Ram and Scram
• Familiarity of AB inlet, combustor, diffuser, and isolator design and testing
• Experience with propulsion related requirements and test procedures/analysis/verification methods as well as manufacturing methods, tooling, procedures
• Previous experience with mixing, casting, and firing SRMs
• Assist in development of testing plans and process improvements for SRM/LE development
• Manage multiple vendor/providers while maintaining IP integrity
• Work well in team environments and operate independently with minimal supervision
• Advise and support government customer's analyses on materials, equipment, and infrastructure associated with ballistic missile proliferation and production
• Mentor fellow colleagues on solid propellant rocket fundamentals, modeling, and manufacturing requirements
• Facilitate configuration management of the propulsion technical data package
• Identify, mitigate and resolve propulsion related risks/issues/opportunities
• Coordinating propulsion engineering efforts with the customer

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Retirement plan
• Top secret clearance
• Health insurance