Lead Solid Rocket Propulsion Engineer

Estes Industries, LLC; Penrose; On-site; AUD 168,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

Estes Industries is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer to lead the design, analysis, development, testing, and qualification of solid rocket motors and propulsion systems. This role blends hands-on engineering with technical leadership and ownership of projects from requirements through production and flight.

This position requires strong engineering analysis, leadership, and the ability to coordinate with manufacturing and safety teams to ensure compliant, reliable propulsion solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 7+ years of relevant engineering experience (5+ yrs with MS).
• Experience with solid rocket propulsion or motor development.
• Ability to lead complex technical work and document results.
• Background with safety/regulatory requirements for energetic materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, analysis, development, and qualification of solid rocket motors and propulsion components.
• Translate system and customer requirements into practical engineering solutions.
• Perform propulsion analyses and engineering trade studies to optimize performance, reliability, manufacturability, cost, and schedule.
• Develop test plans, support static-fire and qualification testing, analyze results, and document conclusions.
• Lead or support design reviews, failure investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Support propulsion system development to applicable safety, performance, and customer requirements.
• Partner with manufacturing and quality to transition designs into production and resolve technical issues.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and technicians.
• Manage technical execution, risks, schedules, and engineering deliverables for assigned projects.

Skills

Solid rocket propulsion

Technical leadership

Engineering analysis

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

M.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Estes Industries is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer to lead the design, analysis, development, testing, and qualification of solid rocket motors and propulsion systems. This role blends hands-on engineering with technical leadership and ownership of projects from requirements through production and flight.

This position requires strong engineering analysis, leadership, and the ability to coordinate with manufacturing and safety teams to ensure compliant, reliable propulsion solutions.