20h ago

Sr. Propulsion Engineer

Houston, TX

$140k-$180k / yearest.

full-timesenioraerospace

🛠 Tech Stack

💼 About This Role

You'll design and develop propulsion hardware for a startup building the next generation of rotating detonation rocket engines. Your work will take concepts from design through to flight-ready hardware, testing, and analysis in a fast-paced environment.

🎯 What You'll Do

  • Design and analyze propulsion components and assemblies using CAD
  • Perform fluid network modeling and generate P&IDs
  • Develop and execute test plans, analyze test data
  • Support engine system design, sizing, and trade studies

📋 Requirements

  • 5+ years of aerospace vehicle and engine systems engineering experience
  • Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
  • 3+ years of CAD experience with large assemblies
  • Experience with design tools such as NX or SolidWorks

✨ Nice to Have

  • Master's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering
  • Experience with RDREs or RDEs
  • Systems engineering and operational experience
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