Director, Quantum & Electric Propulsion for Space Systems

Monarch Space Systems, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, vision

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development support

Downtown Cleveland parking or transit

Equity participation potential for top

Incentive compensation

Job summary

Monarch Space Systems, Inc. seeks a Director of Advanced Propulsion Engineering to lead the technical development of next-generation propulsion systems at the Quantum Propulsion Research Laboratory (QPRL) and the Programs Division.

The Director serves as the institution's propulsion authority, guiding a team across NEP, chemical, and quantum-optimized concepts. You will build and lead a propulsion engineering group, coordinate with spacecraft systems, and drive technology transition and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or closely related field.
• 12+ years in advanced propulsion research or development.
• 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Deep technical expertise in electric propulsion, nuclear thermal/electric propulsion, chemical propulsion.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain/maintain security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead propulsion systems engineering and research programs within QPRL and the Programs Division.
• Serve as principal technical authority for advanced propulsion concepts including NEP, chemical propulsion, and quantum-optimized approaches.
• Direct design, analysis, modeling, and experimental planning across propulsion research initiatives.
• Build and lead a disciplined team of propulsion engineers, researchers, and technical contributors.
• Coordinate propulsion system integration with spacecraft systems and computational resources.
• Support technology transition evaluations, IP strategy, and TRAs in coordination with Legal Division.
• Lead propulsion-related capture support including technical volume authorship and past performance framing for space programs.

Skills

Propulsion leadership

System modeling

Experiment planning

Electr propulsion

Quantum propulsion awareness

Education

PhD or Master's in Aerospace/Mechanical/Nuclear Engineering

Job description

Monarch Space Systems, Inc. seeks a Director of Advanced Propulsion Engineering to lead the technical development of next-generation propulsion systems at the Quantum Propulsion Research Laboratory (QPRL) and the Programs Division.

The Director serves as the institution's propulsion authority, guiding a team across NEP, chemical, and quantum-optimized concepts. You will build and lead a propulsion engineering group, coordinate with spacecraft systems, and drive technology transition and