Senior Propulsion Engineer

Job Description 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 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 principlesProficiency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPointAbility to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearanceUS citizenship is required Desired Skills: Active Secret security clearanceFamiliarity with suborbital or orbital launch vehicle architecturesKnowledge of product or performance requirements development and managementAbility to create or interpret mechanical engineering drawings Job Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance CoverageLife/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance401(k) Savings PlanEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Paid Time-Off (PTO)HolidaysEducation Reimbursement Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. EEO Is The Law Disability Accessibility Accommodation If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com 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.