Stealth Startup

Senior Solid Propulsion Engineer

LocationEl Segundo, CA
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

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 starting with Ukraine where the need is critical.


Job Overview


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We’re seeking talented and highly motivated senior level solid rocket propulsion engineers. 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 worl


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Key responsibiliti


es:

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 test

ing.Expected to own large business outcomes and experience a rate of personal and professional growth that is unmatched literally anywhere e
lse.Partner with engineering and production teams to generate ideas, designs, and improveme
nts.Lead propulsion system development, analysis and test proje
cts.Perform analysis on designs including hand calculations, CAD, and
FEA.Required to travel to the testing range on testing d


ays.


Qualificat

ions:Bachelors in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, structural engineering, or Chemical Engine
ering2+ years of experience with Solid Propulsion Rockets, 5+ years of ownership experience in rocket propulsion engineering, ideally solid rocket propu
lsionHigh proficiency in CAD software (CREO, Solidworks
, NX)Strong ability to design for manufact


uring


Preferred S

kills:Masters in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, structural engineering, or Chemical Engin
eeringStrong background in chemical engineering and manufac
turingStrong background in solid rocket propulsion devel
opmentStrong background in rocket and missile design and devel


opment

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