Propulsion Test Engineer — Rocket Hardware & Instrumentation

Astra Core-X; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 125,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Life, and Disability

401(k) with company match

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Astra CoreX, Inc. in Colorado is seeking a Mechanical/Propulsion Test Engineer to own assembly, instrumentation, and testing of propulsion hardware for our launch vehicles.

You will design fixtures, integrate instrumentation, support DAQ, and write test plans; requiring a Bachelor's in aerospace/mechanical engineering, 3–10 years of rocket testing, and a U.S. citizen with eligibility for government security clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aerospace/mechanical engineering or related field.
• 3–10 years of rocket launch vehicle testing experience.
• Familiarity with solid rocket motors and amateur rocketry.
• Proficient in machining and metal fabrication.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build propulsion hardware and test articles.
• Design fixtures, mounts, stands, and launchers.
• Integrate instrumentation: pressure, temperature, strain.
• Support DAQ setup, calibration, and tests.
• Write test plans, safety reviews, and reports.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Machining

Metal fabrication

Instrumentation

Education

Bachelor's in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Master's or Ph.D. in Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

DAQ systems familiarity

Job description

Astra CoreX, Inc. in Colorado is seeking a Mechanical/Propulsion Test Engineer to own assembly, instrumentation, and testing of propulsion hardware for our launch vehicles.

You will design fixtures, integrate instrumentation, support DAQ, and write test plans; requiring a Bachelor's in aerospace/mechanical engineering, 3–10 years of rocket testing, and a U.S. citizen with eligibility for government security clearance.