Senior Propulsion Design Engineer – Solid/Rocket Motors

Dimensions IT Services; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Coverage

Dental and Vision Plans

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible Work Schedule

OnSite Perks

Professional Growth

Job summary

Firehawk Aerospace in Addison, TX and Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead the design and development of solid and hybrid rocket motors. The role reports to the Design Manager and spans multiple teams including design, testing and manufacturing.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in mechanical design, missile/rocket motor experience, and strong CAD/analysis skills. US citizenship is required and some travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead/mentor other engineers in the design and development of solid/hybrid rocket systems.
• Create/modify CAD models and associated drawings.
• Support the design, development, and production of rocket engines/motors.
• Work with analysis/fluids/manufacturing/testing teams to iterate designs.
• Make project decisions based on technical merit, cost, and schedule metrics.
• Analyze and interpret test data to improve and qualify propulsion systems meeting customer specifications and/or research objectives.
• Collaborate with other engineers and project managers to meet project goals.
• Ensure that all propulsion systems and processes comply with governmental regulations and safety standards.

Skills

Aerospace design

Missile/rocket design

Solid rocket motors

Team leadership

CAD modeling

GD&T

Test data analysis

Project decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

CREO

SOLIDWORKS

NX

CATIA

Windchill PLM

Job description

Firehawk Aerospace in Addison, TX and Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to lead the design and development of solid and hybrid rocket motors. The role reports to the Design Manager and spans multiple teams including design, testing and manufacturing.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in mechanical design, missile/rocket motor experience, and strong CAD/analysis skills. US citizenship is required and some travel is expected.