Senior Propulsion Engineer — Missile Defense Systems

Akkodis; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

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Life insurance

Short-term disability

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Senior Propulsion Development Engineer for the Centennial, CO area. This onsite contract-to-hire role focuses on design, build, and test of propulsion systems for missile defense, with mentorship responsibilities for the Propulsion team.

The candidate should have 6+ years in Launch/Space Vehicles, propulsion testing experience, and the ability to obtain a government secret clearance. Onsite work with competitive hourly pay is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 6+ years of professional experience in Launch or Space Vehicles.
• Demonstrated experience with stage systems, rocket engines, flight valves, and/or detailed fluid system architecture and analysis.
• Propulsion test experience including hot-fire or pressure testing, vehicle-level propulsion checkouts, and propellant loading.
• Fluid system design and analysis including pressurization system sizing, water hammer analysis, pressure budgets, FMECAs, and FDIR architecture.
• Demonstrated ability to work and lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to obtain a government secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test propulsion systems including flight systems and ground test campaigns for missile defense development.
• Provide technical expertise and mentorship to the Propulsion team and engineers.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced development environment.

Skills

Propulsion design

Rocket engines

Test & analysis

Team leadership

Clearance eligibility

Fluid systems analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Senior Propulsion Development Engineer for the Centennial, CO area. This onsite contract-to-hire role focuses on design, build, and test of propulsion systems for missile defense, with mentorship responsibilities for the Propulsion team.

The candidate should have 6+ years in Launch/Space Vehicles, propulsion testing experience, and the ability to obtain a government secret clearance. Onsite work with competitive hourly pay is anticipated.