Senior Solid Rocket Propulsion Engineer

Estes Industries, LLC; Penrose (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Estes Industries, LLC is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer to lead the design, analysis, development, testing, and qualification of solid rocket motors and related propulsion systems. This role combines hands-on engineering with technical leadership, owning projects from requirements through production and flight.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, 7+ years of experience (5+ with MS), and proven expertise in solid rocket propulsion, with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 7+ years in engineering, or 5+ with MS.
• Demonstrated experience with solid rocket propulsion or motor development.
• Experience taking hardware through design, fabrication, testing, and evaluation.
• Strong engineering analysis, problem-solving, and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to independently lead complex technical work and communicate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, analysis, development, and qualification of solid rocket motors and propulsion components.
• Translate system and customer requirements into engineering solutions.
• Perform propulsion analyses and trade studies to optimize performance, reliability, cost, and schedule.
• Develop test plans, support static-fire and qualification testing, analyze results and document conclusions.
• Lead or support design reviews, root-cause investigations, and corrective actions.
• Support propulsion system development per safety, performance and customer requirements.
• Partner with manufacturing and quality to transition designs to production and resolve issues.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers and technicians.
• Manage technical execution, risks, schedules, and engineering deliverables.

Skills

Solid rocket propulsion

Engineering leadership

Systems engineering

Technical documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

7+ years experience or 5+ years with MS

Job description

Estes Industries, LLC is seeking a Senior Propulsion Engineer to lead the design, analysis, development, testing, and qualification of solid rocket motors and related propulsion systems. This role combines hands-on engineering with technical leadership, owning projects from requirements through production and flight.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, 7+ years of experience (5+ with MS), and proven expertise in solid rocket propulsion, with strong