Senior Propulsion Engineer, Tanks

Responsibilities

• Complete ownership of tank architecture from ideation to qualification
• Clean sheet design of fluid & mechanical tank systems
• Support rapid development cycles of new designs and changing requirements including testing, data analysis and hands-on hardware work
• Collaborate with the manufacturing, analysis, and test teams to optimize performance, meet requirements and reduce part-to-part variation
• Assemble and test first article prototypes
• Lead propulsion subsystem architecture and requirements definition for hypersonic vehicles

Own trades, performance margins, and integration decisions

• Serve as the technical authority for tanks and interfaces with vehicle structures, thermal and mission engineering
• Collaborate closely with vehicle and systems engineers to ensure mission and performance alignment
• Support ground test and flight test planning, execution, and post-test data analysis
• Identify system risks and drive mitigation strategies across design, manufacturing, and test
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to early- and mid-career engineers
• Support customer technical reviews, design reviews, and technical interchange meetings

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
• 5-8+ years of experience in propulsion systems engineering or propulsion-focused vehicle development
• Experience working across disciplines in a systems engineering environment
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer aided design and drafting
• Working knowledge of and hands-on experience with fluid, mechanical, and electrical systems

Strong understanding of industry standards and requirements

• Desire to take ownership and help wherever needed on the team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and stay flexible based on customer demands and company priorities along with daily firefighting
• Ability to make sound technical decisions under schedule and performance pressure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance

Preferred

• Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering or related field
• Experience with hypersonic propulsion architectures (e.g., SRM, liquid rocket, advanced boost systems)
• Experience supporting flight test or demonstration programs
• Familiarity with thermal, structural, and aero integration challenges in hypersonic regimes
• Experience in analysis of fluids systems
• Experience operating in ISO 9001 or AS9100 certified organizations

Experience with AIAA S-080 or SMC-S-016 Test Requirements

• Experience with fluids, structural and thermal analysis using Ansys software
• 3+ years of PTC Creo or Siemens NX CAD programs and Windchill PLM software
• Prior experience serving as a technical lead or subsystem owner

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience supporting hypersonic, missile, or high-performance aerospace vehicles
• Strong understanding of propulsion system architecture and integration, vehicle-level performance and propulsion impacts
• Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing per ASME Y14.5
• Able to delegate tasks and lead large project scope

Preferred Qualifications

Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $125,000 - $150,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.

Classification: Full-time Exempt

• Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)
• Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
• Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)

• Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
• Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
• EAP Program
• Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match

How To Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

NOTE

Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.

Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).

Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.

We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

No outside recruiters, please.