Senior Rocket Propulsion Engineer - Hypersonics

W3Global; Presque Isle (ME); On-site; USD 126,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

401(k) match

Stock option program

Flexible schedule

Relocation assistance

Professional development

Job summary

W3Global seeks an experienced Senior Rocket Propulsion Engineer to lead the design and development of solid rocket motors for next-generation hypersonic programs. You will guide propulsion system architecture, grain geometry, and integration throughout the design-build-test lifecycle.

The role requires extensive solid rocket propulsion expertise, strong engineering judgment, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced R&D environment. U.S.

Qualifications

• BS degree in aerospace, mechanical, chemical or materials engineering from an accredited institution.
• 5+ years in solid rocket propulsion, including leading or key technical roles in motor design and development.
• Expertise in solid rocket motor design, propellant formulation, grain geometry, motor architecture, internal ballistics, and propulsion system analysis.
• Experience in an R&D environment using iterative design-build-test cycles for solid rocket motors and propulsion systems.
• Experience designing and integrating critical solid rocket motor components and subsystems.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, analysis, and optimization of advanced solid rocket motors and propulsion systems.
• Lead major solid rocket motor development efforts from concept through qualification, applying advanced engineering principles throughout the design-build-test lifecycle.
• Develop and refine propellant formulations, grain geometries, motor architectures, and propulsion system designs to meet performance and reliability goals.
• Lead the design and integration of motor components and subsystems, including casings, nozzles, ignition systems, and interfaces.
• Perform advanced propulsion analyses, including internal ballistics, combustion, thermal, and structural assessments.
• Develop models, evaluate simulations, and interpret test data to validate assumptions and drive design improvements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and lead technical design reviews and trade studies.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to propulsion engineers and support DoD/government programs as needed.

Skills

Solid rocket propulsion

Leadership

Propellant formulation

Internal ballistics

Design optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

CFD/FEA

CAD/CAE tools

MATLAB

LabVIEW

Job description

W3Global seeks an experienced Senior Rocket Propulsion Engineer to lead the design and development of solid rocket motors for next-generation hypersonic programs. You will guide propulsion system architecture, grain geometry, and integration throughout the design-build-test lifecycle.

The role requires extensive solid rocket propulsion expertise, strong engineering judgment, and collaboration with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced R&D environment. U.S.