Sr. Staff Propulsion Design Engineer

Sr. Staff Propulsion Design Engineer Firehawk Aerospace Addison, TX Job Details Full-time 5 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Employee assistance program Vision insurance Flexible schedule Qualifications Microsoft Excel 3D CAD modeling Aerospace design GD&T Project management Design for manufacturability (DFM) Productivity software Manufacturing Structural analysis Product lifecycle management Mechanical product development projects Full Job Description Firehawk Aerospace is a leading propulsion-focused aerospace and defense company located in Addison, TX. Our innovative approach empowers us to design and manufacture cutting-edge solid and hybrid rocket motors and engines. We aim to push the boundaries of propulsion technology to serve both commercial and defense sectors. This position will be full-time located at our Addison, TX facilities with occasional travel potentially required (approximately 10%). Firehawk Aerospace is seeking a Sr. Staff Design Engineer to support the design and development of munitions. The position will report directly to the Design Manager and will support all areas of the organization (Design, Testing, Manufacturing). The ideal candidate should be an effective communicator who works well in teams and with limited supervision. They should possess a broad knowledge and experience with missile and/or rocket motor design, development, and related operations for transition to production efforts. The ideal candidate should be considered a subject matter expert or a recognized technical lead for Missile and/or Solid Rocket Motor design, development, and manufacturing Responsibilities

• Lead/mentor other engineers in the design and development of solid/hybrid rocket systems
• Create/modify CAD models and associated drawings
• Support the design, development, and production of rocket engines/motors
• Work with analysis/fluids/manufacturing/testing teams to iterate designs
• Make project decisions based on technical merit, cost, and schedule metrics
• Analyze and interpret test data to improve and qualify propulsion systems meeting customer specifications and/or research objectives
• Collaborate with other engineers and project managers to meet project goals
• Ensure that all propulsion systems and processes comply with governmental regulations and safety standards Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or related field
• Experience with missile and/or solid rocket motor design
• 10+ years of professional experience in mechanical design
• 10+ years of experience with CREO (preferred), SOLIDWORKS, NX, or CATIA
• Proficient with GD&T, tolerance analysis, design for manufacturability
• Experience with PLM software (Windchill preferred)
• Strong understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of mechanical systems
• General understanding of manufacturing processes (welding, machining, heat treating)
• Capability to manage project efforts and solve complex problems
• Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a fast-paced R D environment
• Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
• Focus on safety, reliability, innovation, efficiency, teamwork
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote)
• U.S. Citizenship
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and work on test/flight hardware
• Must be willing to travel as required (