Senior Solid Propulsion Engineer for Hypersonic Vehicles

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Glen Burnie (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

ESPP

PTO

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Space & Missile Defense Systems, Inc. is seeking a propulsion engineer to advance next-generation solid rocket motors for US military, NASA, and allies.

You will own propulsion design lifecycle from concept through launch, focusing on development and production for launch vehicles and hypersonic systems in Glen Burnie, MD. The role requires a BS in engineering with 7+ years (or MS with 5+ years), experience in propulsion, and the ability to obtain DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7+ years experience or Master's with 5+ years in engineering.
• Experience with mechanical and propulsion engineering principles.
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and verify requirements for solid rocket motor development.
• Perform system, subsystem, and component trade studies.
• Create design, analysis, test, and inspection plans for motor development and production.
• Produce CAD models, drawings, and manufacturing procedures for propulsion elements.
• Prepare procurement documents (SOWs, TRDs, etc.).
• Lead supplier technical reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TIMs).
• Coordinate with flight performance, mechanical, electrical, and GNC teams.
• Support manufacturing during testing and builds; mitigate risks.

Skills

Propulsion engineering

Mechanical engineering

Requirements management

Trade studies

Security clearance eligibility

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

CAD modeling

Job description

Kratos Space & Missile Defense Systems, Inc. is seeking a propulsion engineer to advance next-generation solid rocket motors for US military, NASA, and allies.

You will own propulsion design lifecycle from concept through launch, focusing on development and production for launch vehicles and hypersonic systems in Glen Burnie, MD. The role requires a BS in engineering with 7+ years (or MS with 5+ years), experience in propulsion, and the ability to obtain DoD clearance.