Rocket Propulsion Test Engineer II (Static Fire)

Astrion; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Test Engineer II at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL. The role covers end-to-end planning, execution, and analysis of ground-based static fire tests for solid, liquid, or hybrid rocket propulsion systems, ensuring propulsion systems meet performance, safety, and mission requirements before flight operations.

The candidate will interface with Government customers and manage schedules and budgets; travel may be required. A Engineering degree with relevant experience and U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline with 3 years designing, constructing, and testing rocket motor systems, or Master’s with 1 year, or PhD with 2 years of applicable experience.
• U.S. Citizen and able to obtain DoD security clearance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication of technical information, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and analyze ground-based static fire tests for rocket propulsion systems.
• Coordinate and interface with Government customers and agency representatives.
• Manage schedule and budget for supported programs.
• Some travel may be required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with 3 years rocket/test experience

Master’s Degree in Engineering with 1 year experience

PhD in Engineering with 2 years experience

Job description

Astrion is seeking a Test Engineer II at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL. The role covers end-to-end planning, execution, and analysis of ground-based static fire tests for solid, liquid, or hybrid rocket propulsion systems, ensuring propulsion systems meet performance, safety, and mission requirements before flight operations.

The candidate will interface with Government customers and manage schedules and budgets; travel may be required. A Engineering degree with relevant experience and U.S.