Senior Propulsion Engineer - Lead Rocket Programs

HALCON; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

HALCON in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer to lead the development, design, manufacturing and testing of rocket propulsion subsystems. You will operate at the intersection of technical leadership and project management, mentoring junior engineers and guiding system decisions from concept through qualification.

Responsibilities include designing and testing propulsion systems, leading system engineering programs, defining requirements, and ensuring documentation and data

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of rocket propulsion development experience.
• Experience developing and producing Solid Rocket Motor Data packs.
• Experience developing solid propellant rocket motors for missile applications.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test rocket propulsion systems across the full engineering cycle.
• Lead propulsion projects at system engineering level and manage interfaces.
• Define system requirements and maintain technical baseline documentation.
• Mentor entry-level engineers and support knowledge transfer.
• Support additive manufacturing, laser welding, milling and heat treatment activities.
• Advise on PLM software implementation and data integrity.
• Prepare technical data packages to customer and regulatory standards.
• Bridge technical and management teams with clear risk communication.

Skills

Rocket propulsion

System engineering

Technical communication

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering

Tools

PLM software

Job description

HALCON in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer to lead the development, design, manufacturing and testing of rocket propulsion subsystems. You will operate at the intersection of technical leadership and project management, mentoring junior engineers and guiding system decisions from concept through qualification.

Responsibilities include designing and testing propulsion systems, leading system engineering programs, defining requirements, and ensuring documentation and data