Sr Propulsion Engineer

Akkodis; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 76,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Senior Propulsion Development Engineer for the Centennial, CO area. This onsite contract-to-hire role focuses on design, build, and test of propulsion systems for missile defense, with mentorship responsibilities for the Propulsion team.

The candidate should have 6+ years in Launch/Space Vehicles, propulsion testing experience, and the ability to obtain a government secret clearance. Onsite work with competitive hourly pay is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 6+ years of professional experience in Launch or Space Vehicles.
• Demonstrated experience with stage systems, rocket engines, flight valves, and/or detailed fluid system architecture and analysis.
• Propulsion test experience including hot-fire or pressure testing, vehicle-level propulsion checkouts, and propellant loading.
• Fluid system design and analysis including pressurization system sizing, water hammer analysis, pressure budgets, FMECAs, and FDIR architecture.
• Demonstrated ability to work and lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to obtain a government secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and test propulsion systems including flight systems and ground test campaigns for missile defense development.
• Provide technical expertise and mentorship to the Propulsion team and engineers.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team in a fast-paced development environment.

Skills

Propulsion design

Rocket engines

Test & analysis

Team leadership

Clearance eligibility

Fluid systems analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Job description

Akkodis is recruiting for a Senior Propulsion Development Engineer in the Centennial, CO area. This is an onsite contract to hire position with a pay range of $55 an hour to $100 an hour, depending on education, experience and location. Candidate will be responsible for design, build, and test of multiple propulsion systems including flight systems and ground test campaigns in the development of our missile defense system. You will be a technical expert for the Propulsion team providing knowledge and mentorship to other engineers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 6+ years of professional experience in Launch or Space Vehicles.
• Demonstrated experience with stage systems, rocket engines, flight valves, and/or detailed fluid system architecture and analysis.
• Propulsion test experience including hot-fire or pressure testing, vehicle-level propulsion checkouts, and propellant loading.
• Fluid system design and analysis including pressurization system sizing, water hammer analysis, pressure budgets, FMECAs, and FDIR architecture.
• Demonstrated ability to work and lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability of obtain a government secret clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabedMilitary connected talent encouraged to apply

• Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan.
• Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.
• In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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