Senior Solid Rocket Propulsion Engineer

Estes Industries, LLC

Penrose (CO)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+
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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

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