Systems Engineer - Rocket Motor Manufacturing

Motive Companies, LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 103,000 - 123,000; Part time

Job summary

Motive Companies, LLC is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support rocket motor manufacturing and propulsion systems in Huntsville, AL.

The role focuses on defining and documenting system requirements, maintaining traceability, and coordinating across engineering, manufacturing, and program teams. Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline.
• 6+ years of relevant systems engineering experience.
• Experience developing, documenting, and managing technical requirements.
• Understanding of systems engineering processes: allocation, traceability, risk management.
• Strong technical communication, able to present to cross-functional teams.
• U.S. citizenship and Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop, define, and document system, subsystem, component, and facility requirements for rocket motor manufacturing and propulsion systems.
• Derive, allocate, and manage technical requirements to ensure alignment with customer needs and program objectives.
• Maintain requirements databases with complete traceability throughout the lifecycle.
• Manage requirements changes and technical specifications with IPTs.
• Conduct functional analyses and system trade studies on design concepts, performance, and cost.

Skills

Systems engineering experience

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Aerospace Engineering

Advanced degree in Systems Engineering / Mechanical / Aerospace (preferred)

Tools

IBM DOORS

MBSE

Job description

Job Details

Job ID#: 87026

Job Category: A&D/Semi

Job Description

Systems Engineer – Rocket Motor Manufacturing, Huntsville, AL

Posted: 11/2/2026

Position Type: Contract

Duration: 12 months

Shift: 1

Positions Available: 3

Systems Engineer – Rocket Motor Manufacturing

Location: Onsite

Schedule: 9/80 (every other Friday off)

Citizenship: U.S. citizens only; no dual citizenship

Security Clearance: Secret clearance required

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to support the development of advanced rocket motor manufacturing facilities and propulsion systems. This role will initially focus on defining and documenting system and facility requirements to support the design, development, and production of rocket motor manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate has a strong background in systems engineering, requirements development, requirements traceability, and risk management, with the ability to collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and program teams. Experience with rocket propulsion systems, manufacturing processes, and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, define, and document system, subsystem, component, and facility requirements for rocket motor manufacturing and propulsion systems.
• Derive, allocate, and manage technical requirements to ensure alignment with customer needs, engineering standards, and program objectives.
• Maintain requirements databases, ensuring complete traceability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage requirements changes and technical specifications in coordination with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Conduct functional analyses and coordinate system trade studies to evaluate design concepts, technical performance, and cost considerations.
• Support system architecture development and selection of optimized technical solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to ensure requirements are properly implemented and verified.
• Support project planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and milestone tracking.
• Identify technical and program risks, develop mitigation strategies, and track resolution.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to address technical challenges, resource constraints, and schedule impacts.
• Prepare technical reports, requirements documentation, project updates, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in technical reviews, customer meetings, and program discussions to resolve issues and support project execution.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance: Secret

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 6+ years of relevant systems engineering experience.
• Experience developing, documenting, and managing technical requirements.
• Understanding of systems engineering processes, including requirements allocation, traceability, functional analysis, and risk management.
• Strong technical communication skills, including the ability to prepare documentation and present technical information to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• U.S. citizenship (no dual citizenship) and Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with IBM DOORS or similar requirements management tools.
• Knowledge of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies.
• Experience with rocket motor manufacturing, manufacturing facility development, and process flow optimization.
• Understanding of liquid and solid rocket propulsion systems.
• Coursework or specialized training in systems engineering, requirements management, risk management, and product development lifecycles.
• Experience supporting aerospace, defense, propulsion, or energetics manufacturing programs.

75.00 - 89.30 per hour (DOE)