Propulsion Intelligence Engineer

Peraton; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Huntsville, AL seeks a Propulsion Engineer to provide technical intelligence analysis and engineering expertise on foreign missile, rocket, and space-launch propulsion systems. You will evaluate propulsion technologies, performance, and development trends to support national-level assessments and strategic decision-making.

The role requires strong propulsion theory knowledge, experience with propulsion systems, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable judgments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years relevant experience OR Master's with 3 years relevant experience.
• Strong foundational knowledge of rocket propulsion theory and systems engineering.
• Experience with missile, rocket, or space-launch vehicle propulsion systems, gained through government, industry, academia, or intelligence analysis.
• Ability to analyze complex technical data and translate findings into clear, concise intelligence judgments.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Active TS/SCI with the ability to sit and pass a polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Analyze foreign missile and space propulsion systems, including solid, liquid, hybrid, and advanced propulsion concepts.
• Assess propulsion system design, materials, manufacturing methods, performance parameters, and failure modes based on all-source intelligence.
• Conduct technical evaluations of thrust, specific impulse, burn profiles, staging, propellants, and engine cycles to determine system capabilities and limitations.
• Support development of missile performance models, trajectory analyses, and propulsion trade studies.
• Identify and assess foreign technological advancements, R&D trends, and potential future propulsion capabilities.
• Provide written intelligence products, including intelligence assessments, briefings, and technical reports for senior DoD, IC, and national leadership.
• Collaborate with analysts, scientists, and engineers across MSIC, DIA, Combatant Commands, and Intelligence Community partners.
• Support red-team analyses and counterproliferation assessments related to missile and space-launch propulsion technologies.
• Participate in peer reviews and contribute to methodology development for propulsion intelligence analysis.
• Brief technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.]
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Skills

Rocket propulsion theory

Systems engineering

Propulsion systems experience

Technical analysis

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience

Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience

Job description

Peraton in Huntsville, AL seeks a Propulsion Engineer to provide technical intelligence analysis and engineering expertise on foreign missile, rocket, and space-launch propulsion systems. You will evaluate propulsion technologies, performance, and development trends to support national-level assessments and strategic decision-making.

The role requires strong propulsion theory knowledge, experience with propulsion systems, and the ability to translate complex data into actionable judgments.