Senior Propulsion & Ordnance Engineer - Hypersonic Systems

Next Matter; Rio Rancho (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Fitness stipend

Catered meals

Onsite EV charging

Job summary

Next Matter is seeking a Senior Propulsion & Ordnance Engineer in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, to design and deliver ignition and energetic systems for hypersonic vehicles. The successful candidate will have over 5 years of experience in propulsion or ordnance design, working collaboratively with engineering teams. The role promises direct impact on critical systems and offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and meaningful equity opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in propulsion, ignition systems, or ordnance design for defense.
• Strong background in explosive devices such as shaped charges.
• Experience with ground testing of energetic systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop energetic systems for hypersonic vehicles.
• Lead the architecture of ignition and ordnance hardware.
• Plan and execute ground test campaigns.

Skills

Rocket motor ignitors

Detonators

Energetic materials

Analysis and modeling tools

Problem-solving mindset

Education

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

Tools

MATLAB

ANSYS

Job description

Next Matter is seeking a Senior Propulsion & Ordnance Engineer in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, to design and deliver ignition and energetic systems for hypersonic vehicles. The successful candidate will have over 5 years of experience in propulsion or ordnance design, working collaboratively with engineering teams. The role promises direct impact on critical systems and offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and meaningful equity opportunities.