Propulsion & Fluids Engineering Manager | Hybrid (CO)

Rippling; Lafayette (CO); Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully covered benefits

Discretionary time off

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Rippling in Lafayette, Colorado is looking for a Fluids and Propulsion Engineering Manager to lead the propulsion engineering team. You will oversee multiple projects, iterating between leadership and hands-on technical roles.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in aerospace engineering, guiding teams in delivering propulsion systems, and maintaining relationships across departments. The position requires a hybrid working model and offers competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in design, development, and/or testing for spacecraft fluid/propulsion systems.
• Proven leadership experience in project lead or team management.
• Proficient in performing hand calculations and analyses for system design.

Responsibilities

• Lead the propulsion team ensuring on-time delivery of projects.
• Review engineering drawings and ensure best practices.
• Guide process development for the propulsion engineering team.

Skills

Leadership in engineering

Fluid and propulsion systems knowledge

CAD design proficiency

Analytical skills

Project management experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

GFSSP

ANSYS

MATLAB

Job description

Rippling in Lafayette, Colorado is looking for a Fluids and Propulsion Engineering Manager to lead the propulsion engineering team. You will oversee multiple projects, iterating between leadership and hands-on technical roles.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in aerospace engineering, guiding teams in delivering propulsion systems, and maintaining relationships across departments. The position requires a hybrid working model and offers competitive benefits.