Senior Propulsion Engineer - Spaceflight Tanks & Flight Hardware

Protingent; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency has an exciting direct-hire opportunity for a Principal/Senior Engineer, Propulsion. This role involves owning and executing propulsion hardware development across the full product lifecycle and requires a strong background in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with over 7 years of experience. The ideal candidate will design propulsion components, lead teams, and collaborate with various engineering disciplines. An advanced proficiency in engineering analysis tools is necessary, and a salary range of $160K-$220K is offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in design, analysis, build, and test of space-rated pressure vessels.
• Experience with qualification and acceptance testing of propulsion hardware.
• Strong commitment to mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Execute propulsion hardware development across the product lifecycle.
• Lead the design and delivery of space-rated propellant tanks.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver flight-ready hardware.

Skills

Aerospace Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Finite Element Analysis (FEA)

Programming in Java

Programming in Python

Lean Six Sigma principles

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

CFD

CAD tools

Job description

A leading staffing agency has an exciting direct-hire opportunity for a Principal/Senior Engineer, Propulsion. This role involves owning and executing propulsion hardware development across the full product lifecycle and requires a strong background in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering with over 7 years of experience. The ideal candidate will design propulsion components, lead teams, and collaborate with various engineering disciplines. An advanced proficiency in engineering analysis tools is necessary, and a salary range of $160K-$220K is offered.