Senior Propulsion Systems Engineer - Launch Vehicle Expert

Archer; Florida; On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, in collaboration with MANTECH, seeks a Propulsion Systems Project Engineer to support launch vehicle propulsion systems at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. You will provide on-site senior engineering oversight and coordinate reviews, data analysis, and mission support for USSF, NASA, and partner agencies.

The role requires deep LV systems knowledge, strong coordination across multi-disciplinary teams, and a track record in risk assessment, design reviews, and real-time anomaly

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or STEM field.
• 12+ years launch systems structures and mechanical systems engineering, technical program management, or other related experience.
• 3+ years of Launch Vehicle or related industry experience.
• Knowledge of LV systems (liquid propellant rocket engines and systems, ordnance, hydraulics, in-flight avionics, LV ground support equipment, LV structures, composite materials)

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site senior engineering expertise and deliver high-level technical oversight at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station customer site, leveraging extensive knowledge of USSF, NASA, and launch vehicle systems.
• Perform, review, and analyze launch vehicle propulsion system designs, manufacturing, test, and launch data, while assessing requirements, design drawings, and procedures to resolve complex engineering challenges.
• Plan, coordinate, facilitate, and participate in Engineering Boards, providing risk assessments, mitigation planning, design and procedure reviews, failure analysis, and actionable recommendations.
• Prepare the Customer team for and directly support launch contractor reviews, audits, site walkdowns, rehearsals, active launch operations, and real-time anomaly resolution processes.
• Serve as the technical authority to support USSF customers during Chief Engineer briefings, Weekly Status Reviews, and other Space Systems Command processes, collaborating with The Aerospace Corporation, New Launch Contractors, personnel, and suppliers.
• Perform rigorous engineering data management, including data mining and reporting, while protecting proprietary information.
• Prepare clear, concise weekly and periodic written evaluations, technical reports, and status updates for customer and leadership review.

Skills

Propulsion systems

Launch vehicle experience

Systems engineering

Technical program management

Engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering/ STEM

Tools

Warp Core

Jira

Confluence

MS Office Suite

SharePoint

Google Workspace

Job description

Archer, in collaboration with MANTECH, seeks a Propulsion Systems Project Engineer to support launch vehicle propulsion systems at the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. You will provide on-site senior engineering oversight and coordinate reviews, data analysis, and mission support for USSF, NASA, and partner agencies.

The role requires deep LV systems knowledge, strong coordination across multi-disciplinary teams, and a track record in risk assessment, design reviews, and real-time anomaly