Senior Propulsion Engineer — Rocket Motors (Hands-On)

Chino Hills Senior Living; Rio Rancho (NM); Presencial; USD 100.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Meaningful long-term equity

Four (4) weeks of paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Descripción de la vacante

Next Matter is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer in Rio Rancho, NM to design and test rocket motor systems for advanced defense applications. This role demands hands-on work with multidisciplinary teams to create reliable propulsion systems. Candidates must have 5+ years in rocket propulsion, and a degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering. Benefits include equity, health coverage, and substantial paid time off. U.S. citizenship is required due to potential security clearance needs.

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in rocket propulsion design, analysis, and testing.
• Strong background in solid rocket motor design, including internal ballistics and nozzle performance.
• Familiarity with structural and thermal design considerations for high-temperature systems.

Responsabilidades

• Design and develop rocket motor systems including grain geometry and nozzle assemblies.
• Lead the detailed design of propulsion hardware to meet performance requirements.
• Conduct failure analysis and root cause investigations.

Conocimientos

Solid rocket motor design

Propulsion testing

Analysis and modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB, ANSYS)

Problem-solving mindset

Educación

Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Herramientas

MATLAB

ANSYS

Descripción del empleo

Next Matter is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer in Rio Rancho, NM to design and test rocket motor systems for advanced defense applications. This role demands hands-on work with multidisciplinary teams to create reliable propulsion systems. Candidates must have 5+ years in rocket propulsion, and a degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering. Benefits include equity, health coverage, and substantial paid time off. U.S. citizenship is required due to potential security clearance needs.