Propulsion Engineer: High-G & Solid Rocket Systems

Wardstone; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Job summary

Wardstone is seeking a Propulsion Engineer to own the development of the main engine and divert systems powering its first product, Hailstorm. You will design, analyze, prototype, test, and iterate propulsion hardware capable of extreme accelerations and high mass flow.

You will work side-by-side with founders and engineers across mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines to advance cutting-edge propulsion tech.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree with propulsion or energetics focus.
• Hands-on experience with propulsion hardware development and testing.
• Experience with solid rocket motors, grain design, igniters, and nozzle integration.
• Experience designing hardware for missiles, interceptors, rockets, or aerospace systems.

Responsibilities

• Own propulsion system development from concept through testing.
• Design, analyze, prototype, and iterate propulsion hardware.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including mechanical, electrical, and controls engineers.

Skills

Propulsion design

High-pressure systems

CFD

Test experience

Interior ballistics

Education

B.S. in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering

Tools

OpenFOAM

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Wardstone is seeking a Propulsion Engineer to own the development of the main engine and divert systems powering its first product, Hailstorm. You will design, analyze, prototype, test, and iterate propulsion hardware capable of extreme accelerations and high mass flow.

You will work side-by-side with founders and engineers across mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines to advance cutting-edge propulsion tech.