Propulsion Engineer

About the Role

Join our Propulsion Concepts and Controls team as our next Propulsion Engineer!

Responsibilities

• Assist on the conceptual development, requirements definition, design, and analysis of propulsion components across missile and interceptor concepts.
• Perform trade studies to select the appropriate design solution.
• Develop product performance specifications, statements of work, and supplier data requirements for components.
• Participate in development of system and interface requirements.
• Participate in shop floor and production hardware processing on-site at partner facilities.
• Provide input to process planning; support production meetings; and work with supply chain to assure that design requirements are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance - candidate must be a US Citizen
• Understanding of propulsion/energetics component and system design, development, manufacture, and test.
• Experience or education in propulsion relevant disciplines (e.g. fluids, thermodynamics, controls, combustion)
• Interface experience with subcontract suppliers.
• Hands-on hardware experience with demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and respond to problems in a test, production, or operations capacity.

Benefits

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.