CO - OP Propulsion Engineer

Special Aerospace Services/SAS Flight Factory; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a CO-OP Propulsion Engineer to join their team in Arvada, CO. The role involves hands-on experience in rocket propulsion systems, assisting in design, testing, and analysis while supporting various engineering projects. Candidates must be enrolled in an aerospace or mechanical engineering program and possess relevant coursework.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a B.S. or M.S. program in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• Entering sophomore year or higher.
• Coursework in physics, engineering analysis, and strength of materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, analysis, and testing of propulsion systems.
• Support data collection, reduction, and reporting.
• Help create CAD models, drawings, and revisions.

Skills

CAD tools

Engineering analysis

Physics knowledge

Education

B.S. or M.S. program in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Description

Position at Special Aerospace Services

CO - OP Propulsion Engineer

Location: Arvada, CO

Who We Are

Special Aerospace Services (SAS) is an aerospace and defense company specializing in engineering, hardware, products, and mission-critical communication systems to meet customer needs during the life cycle of a program or project. The SAS team provides engineering services, counter-hypersonic missile defense, mission-critical communications and technology solutions, and precision machining to defense, intelligence, and space customers. Our clients include NASA, DoD, and commercial space providers. As a lifecycle company, we have established dedicated teams to meet customer needs at any stage in the lifecycle of a program or project. Whether it is R&D, proposal support, systems engineering, digital engineering, or the manufacturing and delivery of hardware, SAS is the go-to company for engineering and hardware in the space industry.

Position Summary

Join SAS as a CO-OP Propulsion Engineer supporting different engineering projects. This hands-on role offers real-world experience in rocket propulsion systems, testing, and design.

Your Role

• Assist in the design, analysis, and testing of propulsion systems
• Support data collection, reduction, and reporting
• Help create CAD models, drawings, and revisions
• Participate in team meetings and design reviews
• Conduct basic engineering calculations and simulations
  
  

Requirements

• Enrolled in a B.S. or M.S. program in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
• Entering sophomore year or higher
• Coursework in physics, engineering analysis, and strength of materials
• Familiarity with CAD tools and basic engineering software
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Internship or lab experience in propulsion or aerospace
• Familiar with rocket systems or test operations
• Understanding of ITAR or DoD environments is a plus
  
  

How You Will Be Rewarded

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $20.00 to $25.00 per hour. Compensation depends on the candidate’s level of education at the college level.

The background check will be required prior to any hire.

Special Aerospace Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It prohibits discrimination, retaliation, or any harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, citizenship, immigration status, or any other legally protected status in employment, including in hiring, firing, and recruiting decisions. All applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for positions at SAS. There may be limited circumstances in which a law, regulation, executive order, or government contract would require certain citizenship; only in those limited circumstances would SAS require certain citizenship status to comply with the relevant law, regulation, executive order, or government contract applicable to that position. For all other positions, SAS does not consider an applicant’s citizenship but only requires that the applicant be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. If a position is one that falls under export control laws and regulations requiring authorization from the U.S. government to access export-controlled items, any hiring is contingent on the applicant passing the export compliance assessment, which is separate from the I-9 process, for that specific position.