Rocket Propulsion Engineer

Advanced Technology & Research Corporation; Maryland; On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental insurances

401(k) plan

Educational assistance program

5 weeks paid leave per year

Job summary

Advanced Technology & Research Corporation is seeking a mid-level Rocket Propulsion Engineer in Indian Head, MD. The role involves supporting cutting-edge military programs for the US Navy, conducting failure investigations, and managing engineering tasks on-site.

Applicants must hold a BS in Mechanical Engineering and have 3+ years of engineering experience. Competitive salary range of $100,000 to $115,000 per year, plus comprehensive benefits including medical and educational assistance.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Mechanical engineering required.
• 3+ years of engineering experience in relevant fields.
• Experience with design, analysis, and fundamentals of rocket motor propulsion preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support rocket motor and energetic component engineering at Indian Head Division.
• Work on fleet failure investigations and component testing.
• Provide configuration management of technical data.

Skills

Analytical skills with respect to mechanical drawings, schematics, and diagrams

Strong MS Office skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project)

Experience with MATLAB (or similar)

Experience with CAD (Creo or SolidWorks)

Hands-on experience with testing ordnance and explosives

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience tracking and managing projects

Experience working in teams and individually

Education

BS degree in Mechanical engineering

3+ years of engineering experience

Tools

MATLAB

CAD (Creo or SolidWorks)

Job description

Rocket Propulsion Engineer

Location: Indian Head, MD; Department: Engineering Services

Type: Full-Time; Min. Experience: Mid-Level; Salary Range: $100,000 to $115,000 USD per year

Advanced Technology & Research Corporation (www.atrcorp.com) is seeking to fill the following full-time permanent position. Based in Maryland and incorporated in 1973, ATR is an equal-opportunity engineering company with a solid reputation in various engineering disciplines for the government and Fortune 500 commercial customers.

Salary for the position is competitive according to qualifications. ATR offers an attractive comprehensive benefits package, including Medical/Dental insurances, free basic life/ADD, and long‑term and short‑term disability insurances, 401(k) plan, educational assistance program, and 5 weeks of paid leave per year for minimum seniority.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Qualified persons should apply at: https://advancedtechnologyandresearchcorporation.applytojob.com/apply

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The successful applicant will join ATR's Engineering Services Division, working as a mid-level engineer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, Indian Head, MD. You will have an opportunity to work on world‑class military programs that support the US Navy's Warfare technology as part of the Surface Systems Branch. The applicant shall work on site with other engineers and provide support for rocket motor and energetic component in‑service and production engineering, including fleet failure investigations, energetic components and explosive test and analysis, failure investigations, and configuration management of technical data.

Education & Experience Requirements

• BS degree in Mechanical engineering
• 3+ years of engineering experience
• Experience with design, analysis, fundamentals of rocket motor propulsion (preferred)
• Job experience with DoD (a plus)

Skills & Abilities Requirements

• Analytical skills with respect to mechanical drawings, schematics, and diagrams
• Strong MS Office skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project)
• Experience with MATLAB (or similar) and CAD (Creo or SolidWorks) (preferred)
• Hands‑on experience with testing ordnance and explosives (preferred)
• Experience working in teams and individually
• Experience tracking and managing projects
• Experience handling multiple assignments and working in a dynamic environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail
• Experience with analysis report writing and weekly report writing
• Some travel required

Other Requirements

Candidate must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance or favorable adjudication of a national security background investigation. Current successful background investigation completion is a plus.