Rising Spaceflight Propulsion Engineer

Amentum; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Amentum seeks an Early Career Spaceflight Hardware Propulsion Engineer to join the JETSII Contract in Houston, TX. You will apply fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and materials science to spacecraft propulsion and pressure systems, supporting design, analysis, and testing.

You will develop models and data-analysis tools using Python/MATLAB, create CAD drawings, and participate in system integration, verification, and mission simulations. Travel may be required as projects progress.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• Foundational knowledge of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems and engineering materials.
• Ability to interpret drawings, requirements, and data.
• Familiarity with analysis, programming, or data-processing tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication; team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Apply fluid/mechanical principles to propulsion and pressure systems.
• Support design and analysis of propulsion-system components.
• Perform fluid-flow, pressure, and thermodynamic analyses.
• Develop models and data-analysis tools in Python/MATLAB.
• Create or review CAD drawings and 3D models.
• Assist with test planning, execution, and data review.
• Coordinate with engineers, technicians, and suppliers.

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Materials

Structures

Machine design

Python

MATLAB

CAD

Creo

Data analysis

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Python

MATLAB

CAD (Creo)

Job description

Amentum seeks an Early Career Spaceflight Hardware Propulsion Engineer to join the JETSII Contract in Houston, TX. You will apply fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and materials science to spacecraft propulsion and pressure systems, supporting design, analysis, and testing.

You will develop models and data-analysis tools using Python/MATLAB, create CAD drawings, and participate in system integration, verification, and mission simulations. Travel may be required as projects progress.