Lead Propulsion Engineer - Solid Rocket Motor

Aerospace & Defense startup currently in Stealth based in El Segundo, made up of former SpaceX, Anduril, and Lockheed engineers, applying the SpaceX model to mass produce life-saving systems. Backed by joint staff level military leadership and several major SV firms, their first product is designed for immediate deployment around the world.

Job Overview:

We’re seeking talented and highly motivated Lead Propulsion Engineer. This will be a hands-on role doing solid rocket motor development from concept through to flight qualification. This is a full time role at a fast growing stealth startup with a significant equity opportunity. Solid rocket motor development and supply chain is at a historically low point in the United States critically blocking the development of more capable and affordable systems for the DoD and our allies; execution in this role will directly result in lives saved around the world.

Key responsibilities:

• Engineer will be responsible for propellant development and characterization, rocket motor hardware and ground testing hardware development and ownership, propellant manufacturing process, quality and reliability assurance, and frequent static fire testing.
• Expected to own large business outcomes and experience a rate of personal and professional growth.
• Partner with engineering and production teams to generate ideas, designs, and improvements.
• Lead propulsion system development, analysis and test projects.
• Perform analysis on designs including hand calculations, CAD, and FEA.
• Required to travel to the testing range on testing days.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, structural engineering, or Chemical Engineering
• 8+ years of experience with Solid Rocket Motor Design
• Experience with propellant mixing and can over see the mixing process for engineers reporting directly to them.
• High proficiency in CAD software in Solidworks or Creo or NX
• Strong ability to design for manufacturing

Preferred Skills:

• Masters in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, structural engineering, or Chemical Engineering
• Strong background in chemical engineering and manufacturing
• Strong background in solid rocket propulsion development
• Strong background in rocket and missile design and development