Senior Propulsion Engineer - Remote Space Systems Expert

Protingent; Las Vegas (NV); Remote; USD 172,000 - 227,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

HDHP/POS insurance

Education reimbursement

Pre-tax commuter benefits

PTO

401k plan

Job summary

Protingent is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer for a fully remote contract role in Las Vegas, NV. The position requires 15+ years of aerospace experience with deep propulsion expertise, and prior leadership at major primes or government agencies. ITAR compliance and U.S.

citizenship or equivalent status are required. The contractor will advise on propulsion architectures and perform rigorous design reviews.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of dedicated aerospace engineering experience focusing on spacecraft, satellites, or launch vehicles.
• Deep, demonstrable expertise in space propulsion systems (design, testing, integration, or analysis).
• Senior engineering or leadership roles at major aerospace primes or government space agencies (e.g., ex-NASA, SpaceX, ULA, Lockheed Martin, Boeing).
• Familiarity with space environment constraints, orbital mechanics, and aerospace testing standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert-level guidance on space vehicle design, systems engineering, and integration.
• Evaluate propulsion system architectures for overall vehicle design—chemical, electric, or advanced propulsion.
• Conduct rapid, thorough design/feasibility reviews to identify risks and optimization areas.
• Deliver final summaries with findings, technical recommendations, and actionable next steps.

Skills

Propulsion mastery

Spacecraft design

Leadership experience

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Protingent is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer for a fully remote contract role in Las Vegas, NV. The position requires 15+ years of aerospace experience with deep propulsion expertise, and prior leadership at major primes or government agencies. ITAR compliance and U.S.

citizenship or equivalent status are required. The contractor will advise on propulsion architectures and perform rigorous design reviews.