Senior Propulsion Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.; Beavercreek (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 20 days + 10 holidays

6% 401k match

ESOP

Educational reimbursement

Healthcare insurance

Flexible schedules

Employee-owned

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. seeks a Senior Propulsion Engineer to serve as a consultant to USAF customers, working on propulsion systems for liquid and solid rocket motors, and related GNC, SW modeling, and simulations.

The role requires ABET-accredited engineering degrees, 5+ years in propulsion design/testing, and TS/SCI eligibility. Strong computing skills (C/C++/Fortran/Python/MATLAB) are essential for technical reporting and analyses.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering.
• 5+ years in propulsion or fluid mechanical design, testing, or evaluation.
• Formal education in thermodynamics, nozzle design, and fluid mechanics basics.
• Proficiency in scientific computing languages for analyses.
• TS/SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Serve as consultant to USAF customers on propulsion systems.
• Address propulsion inquiries via technical reporting and analyses.
• Work autonomously and contribute to collaborative reporting.

Skills

Aerospace engineering

Propulsion systems

Thermodynamics

Numerical computing

TS/SCI Eligibility

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in aerospace/mechanical with propulsion emphasis

Tools

JANNAF databases

NASA CEA

C/C++/Fortran/Python/MATLAB toolset

Job description

MTSI is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer to serve as a consultant to our customers in the USAF. This position will support a broader pool of work involving the guidance, navigation, propulsion, control, SW modeling and simulation of rocket propelled aerospace vehicles. The incumbent will be responsible for addressing our customer's inquiries regarding propulsion systems entailing liquid rocket engines and solid rocket motors.

Additionally, the incumbent will be expected to formally handle these inquiries via technical reporting stemming from professional experience, background research, professional databases on propulsion, rudimentary design analyses and other technical resources. The incumbent must be able to work autonomously with little guidance; on occasion, the incumbent must also be able to contribute to collaborative reporting to our customers.

Minimum Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• A bachelor\'s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited university
• 5 or more years of demonstrable experience concerning the design, testing or evaluation of either propulsion systems or fluid mechanical systems
• Formal education or training with the following propulsive topics: thermodynamics with emphasis on thermal and chemical equilibrium, stoichiometry, quasi 1D/2D compressible flow, basic design theory of rocket nozzles, structural mechanics, and classical mechanics.
• Demonstrable proficiency with scientific computing for mechanical or aerospace engineering analyses with a capable language (ex. C, C++, Fortran, Python, MATLAB etc.)
• TS/SCI Eligibility

Preferred Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

• A master\'s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering from an ABET accredited university with an emphasis on chemical rocket propulsion
• Recent TS/SCI eligibility
• 8 or more years of professional experience with the design, testing or evaluation of propulsion systems with an emphasis on either liquid rocket engines or solid rocket motors
• Professional experience utilizing propulsive databases maintained by JANNAF
• Proven capability working with engineering software to analyze the performance of chemical propellants (ex. NASA\'s Chemical Equilibrium Analysis [CEA])
• Professional experience applying the following propulsive and fluid mechanical topics:
• Fluid-mechanical measurement apparatuses (ex. pressure transducers, flow meters, thermocouples etc.)
• Combustion of liquid and solid propellants
• Performance analysis of chemical propellants
• For solid rocket motors: igniter design, propellant grain design, and structural analysis of propellant grains and rocket cases
• For liquid engines: interpreting flow diagrams of propulsive circuits, injector design, feed systems, coolant systems, identification/handling of pressures losses
• Professional experience collaborating with other engineers on the assessment of the total vehicle performance w.r.t. each subsystem

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to relocate to Dayton, Ohio

#LI-BG1

#onsite

#MTSI

Interesting Work:

Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.

Values:

Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.

100% Employee Owned:

We have a stake in each other\'s success, and the success of our customers. It\'s also nice to know what\'s going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.

Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:

• Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
• Flexible schedules
• 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
• Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
• Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
• Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
• Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan

Track Record of Success:

We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com

MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.