Propulsion Engineer II — Next-Gen Spacecraft Propulsion

InvestedintheMission; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Space seeks an Engineer II - Propulsion to help design, develop, qualify, integrate, and support flight propulsion hardware for high-mobility spacecraft across national security, civil, and commercial missions.

You will work with propulsion, mechanical, systems, manufacturing, test, and flight operations teams to advance hardware from concept through flight operations, solving complex challenges and delivering flight-ready systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience developing propulsion systems or related hardware.
• Experience designing and integrating propellant tanks, pumps, or propulsion components.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design, development, qualification, integration, and flight support of propulsion hardware.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across design, analysis, manufacturing, and testing.
• Perform propulsion system trade studies and technical evaluations.
• Develop analyses, models, and documentation supporting propulsion hardware development.
• Support SRR/PDR/CDR/TRR/FRR reviews and mission readiness.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering

PhD in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CFD

FEA

Job description

Quantum Space seeks an Engineer II - Propulsion to help design, develop, qualify, integrate, and support flight propulsion hardware for high-mobility spacecraft across national security, civil, and commercial missions.

You will work with propulsion, mechanical, systems, manufacturing, test, and flight operations teams to advance hardware from concept through flight operations, solving complex challenges and delivering flight-ready systems.