Senior Propulsion Engineer

Reference: 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 requirementsPerform system, subsystem, and component trade studiesDevelop design, analysis, test, and inspection plans for rocket motor development and production projects, and execute planned activitiesCreate designs for rocket motor propulsion elements, to include CAD modeling, engineering drawings, and manufacturing proceduresGenerate 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 buildsIdentify and communicate risks and opportunities related to rocket motor production and utilization, and provide mitigation plansPromptly identify and resolve anomalies and discrepanciesSupport proposal teams in providing cost and schedule estimates for propulsion related products and activitiesBenefitsMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance CoverageLife/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance401(k) Savings PlanEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Paid Time-Off (PTO)HolidaysEducation Reimbursement