Propulsion Systems Engineer

Bosspace; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosspace seeks an experienced propulsion integration engineer to own interface definition through ground test and into flight. You will shape interface, performance modelling, and the operational envelope of the propulsion system for the interceptor.

You will run performance, thermal, and structural modelling in close loop with test data while coordinating with propulsion suppliers and external test facilities. The role blends analysis and hands-on testing in a production-ready environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with solid, hybrid, or liquid propulsion programs.
• Comfortable moving between analysis and the test stand.
• Strong ownership and ability to work in ambiguity.
• Motivation to contribute to mission-focused program.

Responsibilities

• Own propulsion integration across the interceptor.
• Run performance, thermal, and structural modelling in close loop with test data.
• Manage the technical interface with propulsion suppliers and external test facilities.
• Build the propulsion playbook that runs across the production line.

Skills

Propulsion experience

Interface development

Performance modelling

Test stand experience

Job description

You will own propulsion integration from interface definition through ground test and into flight.

Working with external propulsion suppliers, you will shape interface, performance modelling, and the operational envelope of the propulsion system across the interceptor.

The work

What you will do.

• Own propulsion integration across the interceptor.
• Run performance, thermal, and structural modelling in close loop with test data.
• Manage the technical interface with propulsion suppliers and external test facilities.
• Build the propulsion playbook that runs across the production line.

The fit

What we look for.

• Hands‑on experience with solid, hybrid, or liquid propulsion programs.
• Comfortable moving between analysis and the test stand.
• Strong ownership instinct and tolerance for ambiguity.
• A reason to want to build for the magazine, not the demonstrator.