An Aerospace Engineer designs aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft using knowledge of engineering and physics, and tests prototypes to see if they work according to design. May specialize in aeronautical design and work with airplanes and helicopters, or specialize in astronautical design and work with vehicles used in outer space. May specialize in a particular area of design, such as aerodynamic flow or navigation.
Senior Propulsion Engineer Kratos Defense - 3.3 Glen Burnie, MD Job Details Full-time $175,000 - $195,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits AD&D insurance Employee stock purchase plan Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Productivity software Propulsion systems
Full Job Description Job Description:
Shift:
First Shift Kratos Space & Missile Defense Systems, Inc. is hiring a propulsion engineer to develop next generation solid rocket motors for the US Military, NASA, and Foreign Allies. Our engineering team develops and launches rockets all over the world utilizing government surplus motors and Kratos commercially developed motors. The candidate will join our team in continuing the development of rocket motors for our launch vehicles and hypersonic vehicles. As a propulsion engineer, you will be responsible for the entire engineering design life cycle during development of solid propellant rocket motors from preliminary concept and requirement definition, through hardware fabrication, test, integration, and launch operations. Your focus will primarily be on development and production of rocket motors; however, significant time will also be spent planning and promoting the application of the rocket motors for customers, launch facilities, and possible launch platforms. This role supports the Glen Burnie, MD office. Responsibilities for this role include the following: Develop, review, and verify requirements Perform system, subsystem, and component trade studies Develop design, analysis, test, and inspection plans for rocket motor development and production projects, and execute planned activities Create designs for rocket motor propulsion elements, to include CAD modeling, engineering drawings, and manufacturing procedures Generate procurement documentation including Statements of Work (SOWs), Technical Requirement Documents (TRDs), etc. Reviews supplier deliverables and lead major technical meetings and reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR, TIMs, etc.) Interface with related engineering disciplines to provide propulsion related expertise (flight performance, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, GNC, operations, etc.) Support manufacturing teams during component testing and subsystem builds Identify and communicate risks and opportunities related to rocket motor production and utilization, and provide mitigation plans Promptly identify and resolve anomalies and discrepancies Support proposal teams in providing cost and schedule estimates for propulsion related products and activities
Experience and Skills:
Required Experience:
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related technical field with 7 years minimum experience, or Master's Degree with 5 years of relevant experience. Prior experience with mechanical and/or propulsion engineering principles Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance US citizenship is required
Desired Skills:
Active Secret security clearance Familiarity with suborbital or orbital launch vehicle architectures Knowledge of product or performance requirements development and management Ability to create or interpret mechanical engineering drawings
Job Benefits:
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance 401(k) Savings Plan Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) Paid Time-Off (PTO) Holidays Education Reimbursement Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. Disability Accessibility Accommodation If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded. Pay Transparency The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Job Applicant Privacy Notice For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice.
