Propulsion Systems Project Engineer

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced propulsion engineering leader to drive analysis, design, testing, and certification of large launch vehicle propulsion systems in a high-stakes aerospace program.

The role requires 8+ years of propulsion experience, leadership of multi-disciplinary teams, and the ability to travel to test and launch sites. A DOD Secret Clearance and U.S. citizenship are required for this position.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related technical field.
• 8+ years of related engineering experience.
• Past work in propulsion including engine/design, propulsion analysis/evaluation, engine testing, propulsion systems engineering, stage propulsion, engine manufacturing or certification.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary technical team efforts.
• Must be able to enter manufacturing facility, travel to test and launch sites, and travel between campuses.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a DOD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities across analysis, design, development, evaluation, testing, certification, pedigree, mission assurance, fleet monitoring, and launch mission control of large launch vehicle motors, engines, and stage propulsion systems.
• Manage ETG technical studies to assure integrity, reliability, performance and compliance of large engines and propulsion systems.
• Collaborate with program office staff responsible for structures, GNC, avionics, systems, and related areas.

Skills

Propulsion Systems Engineering

Engine Design

Engine Testing

Mission Assurance

DOD Secret Clearance

Multi-Disciplinary Team Leadership

Systems Engineering

Program Leadership

Collaboration

Technical Advising

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Propulsion Analysis

Stage Propulsion

Engine Manufacturing

Job description

• Lead activities related to analysis, design, development, evaluation, testing, certification, pedigree, mission assurance, fleet monitoring, and launch mission control of large launch vehicle motors, engines, and stage propulsion systems
• Manage Aerospace Engineering & Technology Group (ETG) technical studies that assure the integrity, reliability, performance, and compliance of large engines and propulsion systems
• Collaborate with other program office staff responsible for other aspects of launch systems (such as structures, GNC, avionics, systems, etc)
• Support management and systems engineering activities as needed
• Prepare reports, briefings, updates, and documents as needed in support of program activities and Aerospace processes
• Build and maintain close working relationship with the Space Force and Aerospace program offices, Contractors, and representatives from other government agencies
• Provide technical advice/recommendations and inform Customer/Aerospace management of technical activities, issues and accomplishments through reports and briefings to senior level management
• Assist the contractor in certifying and launching vehicles
• Establish mutually beneficial solutions between the contractors and the USG team

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related technical field
• 8 or more years of related engineering experience
• Past work in propulsion to include three or more of the following: engine/systems design, propulsion analysis/evaluation, engine testing, propulsion systems engineering, stage propulsion, engine manufacturing, engine certification, mission assurance, or mission support
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary technical team efforts
• Must be physically able to enter manufacturing facility, travel to test sites, and travel to launch site to support missions, and travel between campuses
• A current DOD Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret Clearance, which is issued by the U.S. Government.
• U.S. citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance
• Minimum requirements for Sr. Project Engineer, Propulsion Engineering include: 12 or more years of related engineering and program leadership experience

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in propulsion systems engineering, including engine design, testing, and certification, while effectively leading multi-disciplinary teams and collaborating with various stakeholders in aerospace projects.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Propulsion Systems Engineering
• Engine Design
• Engine Testing
• Mission Assurance
• DOD Secret Clearance

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Mechanical Engineering
• Aerospace Engineering
• Propulsion Analysis
• Engine Manufacturing
• Stage Propulsion
• Technical Report Preparation
• Systems Engineering
• Program Leadership
• Multi-Disciplinary Team Leadership
• Compliance Assurance

Soft Skills

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Relationship Building
• Technical Advising

Certifications & Qualifications

• DOD Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

• Launch Vehicle Motors
• Aerospace Processes
• Fleet Monitoring
• Mission Control
• Government Agencies
• Contractor Management
• Technical Studies