Propulsion Test Engineer — Space Flight Systems

Qualis Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off and Holidays

Educational, professional development,

certification reimbursement

Tax-saving options

Disability and Life Insurance

Job summary

Qualis LLC seeks a Propulsion Test Engineer to support senior engineers in test design, operations and data review for NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center projects. You will oversee procedures for cryogenic and ambient propellants, and review test data to ensure compliance with safety and certification requirements.

The role involves collaboration with civil servants and contractors, developing test documentation, and delivering reports and presentations to support ASED and customer needs.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering; ABET preferred; 0–5 years experience typical.
• Experience with MS Office including PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic fluids and gas dynamics knowledge; thermodynamics related to propulsion test systems.
• Familiar with engineering practices, welding codes and structural components.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and perform propulsion and structural testing on flight qualification hardware.
• Prepare test requirements, activation procedures and operation logs.
• Review test data and deliver reports and presentations to stakeholders.
• Assist in safety meetings, design reviews and test readiness reviews.

Skills

Propulsion test design

Test operations

Communication skills

Safety and certification awareness

Documentation and reporting

Education

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

OSHA/ANSI standards knowledge

Job description

Qualis LLC seeks a Propulsion Test Engineer to support senior engineers in test design, operations and data review for NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center projects. You will oversee procedures for cryogenic and ambient propellants, and review test data to ensure compliance with safety and certification requirements.

The role involves collaboration with civil servants and contractors, developing test documentation, and delivering reports and presentations to support ASED and customer needs.