28 propulsion engineer jobs found

Rocket Propulsion Engineer Location: Indian Head, MD Department: Engineering Services Type: Full-Time Min. Experience: Mid-Level Salary Range : $100,000 to $115,000 USD per year Advanced Technology & Research Corporation (www.atrcorp.com) is seeking to fill the following full-time permanent position. Based in Maryland and incorporated in 1973, ATR is an equal-opportunity engineering company with a solid reputation in various engineering disciplines for the government and Fortune 500 commercial customers. Salary for the position is competitive according to qualifications. ATR offers an attractive comprehensive benefits package, including Medical/Dental insurances, free basic life/ADD, and long-term and short-term disability insurances, 401(k) plan, educational assistance program, and 5 weeks of paid leave per year for minimum seniority. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin,...

Overview R&P is looking for an innovative and hard-working marine electrical power and propulsion engineer who wants to join our team. We are a small-sized defense contractor providing Engineering, Logistics, Program Management and Technical Services to government clients. We need a junior Electrical Power and Propulsion engineer ready to join a fast-paced and exciting work environment. This engineer will provide key engineering and technical support functions to the design efforts of the latest U.S. Navy surface combatant ship. Engineering services will be provided in and around the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Philadelphia. A hybrid/remote work schedule can be acceptable during certain design phases. Responsibilities Provide engineering, electrical power, and propulsion systems acumen and skills to the NSWC PD Advanced Power Systems Division. Support the design and development of the Integrated Power System (IP) concept of operations, define system lifecycle...

Position Title: Design Engineer, Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Location: Huntsville Job Overview: X-Bow Systems is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Design Engineer to support engineering efforts on Solid Rocket Systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in SRM design, preliminary analysis, general understanding of manufacturing order of operations, BOM structure, required design testing, ASME Y14.100 and GD&T, with a focus on continuous improvement, safety strategies, and best practices. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record showcasing their ability to manage complex engineering problems across one or more projects. SRM Design Engineer Responsibilities: Work with diverse teams to digest complex customer requirements. Work with Chief Engineers to mature preliminary SRM concept designs. Support Design Analysis Cycles (DACs) on a regular cadence. Evaluate and implement advanced manufacturing techniques for agile design. Perform...

REPORTS TO: Chief Department Engineer & Program Engineer SUPERVISES: Engineer III, Engineer II, Engineer I, Designers and Draftspersons AUTHORITIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for overseeing Department Goals for a specific project as directed by the Program Engineer and Chief Department Engineer Responsible for preparing, overseeing and assigning design calculations and drawing development to support Program Goals Responsible for checking calculations Responsible for progressing all department work QUALIFICATIONS / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE: General: Minimum 8 plus years of design and/or construction experience Excellent written and oral communication skills Understanding of scheduling and an ability to adhere to strict deadlines Experienced in interacting with Production, multiple design teams from several companies, customer representatives and equipment manufacturers Computer literate and familiar with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office products Thorough...

Austal USA is recognized for its advancements in naval ship design and construction, presenting distinctive opportunities for team members to participate in influential initiatives shaping the maritime sector now and in the future. With a heritage rooted in innovation, Austal USA has been instrumental in propelling naval technology forward through sophisticated design, engineering, and delivery of Littoral Combat Ships (LCS), Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) to the recently awarded Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC), Expeditionary Medical Ship (EMS), and the T-AGOS ocean surveillance vessels. What sets Austal USA apart is our commitment to innovation and our dedication to building the best ships for the United States Navy and the United States Coast Guard. We actively cultivate a culture fueled by intellectual curiosity and diverse perspectives, where every team member is integral to delivering cutting-edge solutions. REPORTS TO: Sr Department Manager & Program Engineer...

Join our Team! We offer hands-on experience working with global market leaders! Acutronic is looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer Intern to join our team in Austin, TX. In this role, you will work closely with our engineering team to assist in the design, testing, and optimization of Electro-Mechanical actuators . This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Mechanical Design Engineer Intern Your Roles/Responsibilities: Perform basic engineering design, development, analysis, experimentation, test and/or product assurance tasks of limited complexity for assigned portions of a project. Ensures tasks meet cost, quality, schedule, and performance requirements Analyze and interpret design specifications, drawings, documentation, models, and/or test results to ensure technical designs comply with applicable engineering standards, military specifications, and product requirements Provide support for...

ABOUT US: Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company developing a scalable technology platform to power critical infrastructure, mission operations, and the future of flight. We apply aerospace engineering and quality standards across our products, delivering high performance, reliability, and efficiency for the most demanding operating environments. Astro Mechanica is backed by leading venture and strategic investors, including Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), Giant Step Capital, United Airlines Ventures, and Voyager Ventures. WHO WE ARE: We're a team of passionate engineers dedicated to advancing aerospace. We're generalists with specialist depth, united by a flat structure and a shared obsession with building things that work well. We move fast, stay pragmatic, and let engineering excellence speak louder than hierarchy. WHO YOU ARE: Astro Mechanica is seeking an experienced Mechanical Systems Design Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal...

Job title: R&D Mechanical/Aerospace Engineer (Advanced Development) Location: Hancock County, MS; Socorro, NM; Potentially Remote About Us : X-Bow Systems is an aerospace technology company focused on revolutionizing solid propellant propulsion systems for space exploration and defense applications. Our team of innovative engineers and scientists is committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in rocket propulsion. As we continue to expand our operations, we are seeking a talented and driven engineers to join our team. Overview: As a Research and Development Engineer within the Advanced Development Organization, you will have a key role in supporting the design, analysis, manufacture, integration and testing of rapid development prototype hardware. The Advanced development organization is the custodian for all X-Bow IRAD funds; supporting established programs, future looking innovations in the space and defense arenas, and overall supporting X-Bow as the...

Senior Aerospace Engineer / Aircraft CAD Integrator Location: Suffield, CT Schedule: Onsite, 5 days per week Why LiquidPiston? LiquidPiston is developing next-generation propulsion technology for aerospace, defense, and advanced mobility applications. Our compact rotary engine technology delivers high power density in a lightweight package, creating new possibilities for VTOL aircraft, UAS, hybrid-electric propulsion, and other demanding applications. At LiquidPiston, engineers have the opportunity to work on technology that moves quickly from concept to hardware to testing. This is a highly collaborative, hands-on environment where you will have meaningful ownership and see the direct impact of your work. If you enjoy solving difficult engineering problems, working across disciplines, and turning innovative concepts into real hardware, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the development of advanced aircraft and propulsion systems. The Opportunity...

About Us: Havoc is a leader in all-domain collaborative autonomy. Its software-defined hardware approach powers military and commercial-grade autonomous systems across sea, air, and land to sense, decide, and act together in complex and contested environments. Havoc connects assets, enabling them to share information, adapt in real time, and continue operating even when communications are disrupted or denied. Havoc optimizes mission performance and minimizes human risk. Havoc was founded in 2024 and headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. Learn more at Havoc: All-Domain Collaborative Autonomy . About the Role HavocAI is seeking a Senior Rapid Prototyping Engineer to lead the technical maturation of Locust, our advanced unmanned aircraft system (UAS), as it transitions from a demonstrated prototype to a Department of Defense (DoD) fieldable, Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) platform. This role is for an engineer who wants to spend significant time working directly with...

About Us: Havoc is a leader in all-domain collaborative autonomy. Its software-defined hardware approach powers military and commercial-grade autonomous systems across sea, air, and land to sense, decide, and act together in complex and contested environments. Havoc connects assets, enabling them to share information, adapt in real time, and continue operating even when communications are disrupted or denied. Havoc optimizes mission performance and minimizes human risk. Havoc was founded in 2024 and headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. Learn more at Havoc: All-Domain Collaborative Autonomy . About the Role HavocAI is seeking a Senior Drone Engineer to lead the technical maturation of Locust, our advanced unmanned aircraft system (UAS), as it transitions from a demonstrated prototype to a Department of Defense (DoD) fieldable, Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) platform. This is a hands-on engineering leadership role where you'll drive airframe design for manufacture,...

About Us: Havoc is a leader in all-domain collaborative autonomy. Its software-defined hardware approach powers military and commercial-grade autonomous systems across sea, air, and land to sense, decide, and act together in complex and contested environments. Havoc connects assets, enabling them to share information, adapt in real time, and continue operating even when communications are disrupted or denied. Havoc optimizes mission performance and minimizes human risk. Havoc was founded in 2024 and headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island. Learn more at Havoc: All-Domain Collaborative Autonomy . About the Role HavocAI is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead the technical maturation of Locust, our advanced unmanned aircraft system (UAS), as it transitions from a demonstrated prototype to a Department of Defense (DoD) fieldable, Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) platform. This is a hands-on engineering leadership role where you'll drive airframe design for...

Job Posting: SRM Ballistics Engineer - X-Bow Systems Company: X-Bow Systems Location: Remote/Hybrid/Onsite (Luling, TX Huntsville, AL Salt Lake City, UT) Position Type: Full-Time About Us: X-Bow Systems is a cutting-edge aerospace technology company focused on revolutionizing propulsion systems for space exploration and defense applications. Our team of innovative engineers and scientists is committed to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in rocket propulsion. As we continue to expand our operations, we are seeking a talented and driven Ballistics Engineer to join our team. Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled Analyst to contribute to the design, development, and testing of advanced solid rocket motors for a variety of missions and applications. The successful candidate will work closely with a multidisciplinary team of engineers to innovate and optimize solid propulsion technologies. Responsibilities: Participate in the design and analysis of solid...

Position Title: Chief Engineer, Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Location: Remote, US Job Overview: X-Bow Systems is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Chief Engineer to lead program engineering efforts on Solid Rocket Systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in SRM design, test, operations and manufacturing processes, with a focus on continuous improvement, safety strategies, and best practices. This role requires dynamic leadership and the ability to manage complex engineering programs SRM Chief Engineer Responsibilities: Lead engineering team in design, analysis, and test of solid rocket motor components and systems to meet program objective and milestone events. Collaborate with propulsion, materials, and structural engineers to ensure integrated design solutions. Collaborate with ballistics to optimize motor performance, including thrust, burn rate, and pressure profiles. Define and perform ground-based testing of solid rocket motor...

Manufacturing Engineer (Machining) 1ST SHIFT • HEAVY MACHINING • MARINE & DEFENSE Riverside, Missouri • Full-Time • $90,000 - $105,000 / year + full benefits THE SHORT VERSION We build the machinery that moves ships. Steel plate comes in the door, and we burn it, fit it, weld it, and machine it into finished components that run 40,000 pounds and up for the commercial marine, defense, and mining industries. We need a Manufacturing Engineer on the machining side - horizontal boring mills, large lathes, and everything that surrounds them. This is a hands-on job. You will be in the office when you need to be and on the floor the rest of the time, with the machines and the people running them. We are not looking for someone to keep the process running the way it has always run. We have been at this since 1960, and some of what we do is proven and some of it is just old. We want an engineer who can tell the difference - who asks why we do it this way, goes and finds...

About Barber-Nichols: Barber-Nichols (BN) is a premier provider of custom turbomachinery solutions serving the Defense, Aerospace, Cryogenics, and Energy industries. Our team consists of industry leaders who collaborate closely with equally accomplished customers to deliver technologies that advance their markets and establish enduring partnerships. At BN, we foster a results-driven environment that values professional growth, rewards achievement, and supports innovation. From designing the blower for NASA's Dragonfly mission to Saturn's moon Titan to engineering critical components for the U.S. Navy's MK-48 program, BN's portfolio spans some of the most exciting and impactful projects in the world. For those seeking to contribute to impactful projects alongside a highly skilled team, BN offers an exceptional place to build your career. Position Summary: The Senior Staff Turbomachinery Engineer will lead a team of engineers to develop clean sheet turbomachines from...

Quality Engineer II Karman Space & Defense is a leader in the rapid design, development, and production of critical, next- generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War and its allies' core mission priorities, and meet the accelerating demand for access to space. Building on nearly 50 years of success, we deliver Payload & Protection Systems, Aero/Hydrodynamic Interstage Systems, and Propulsion & Launch Systems to more than 80 prime contractors supporting over 130 space and defense programs. This role is part of our Maritime Defense Systems business, which delivers integrated solutions with decades of proven performance across submarine, surface, and autonomous naval platforms supporting high-priority national defense programs. Our bow-to-stern capabilities include acoustic and sonar protection systems, propulsion systems, advanced composite structures, missile subsystems, canisters and launchers, and autonomous underwater vehicle subsystems....

Skunkwerks Engineer - LiquidPiston This role is fully onsite in Suffield, CT, five days per week. Why LiquidPiston? At LiquidPiston, you won't be one engineer among hundreds working on a small piece of an established product. You'll be part of a lean engineering team working on technology that is still being invented. Your work can move quickly from an idea to a drawing, from a drawing to a prototype, and from a prototype to a running engine. You'll see the results of your engineering decisions firsthand and have the opportunity to influence the direction of the technology. The problems are difficult. The timelines are ambitious. The answers aren't always obvious. That's exactly what makes the work exciting. If you enjoy figuring out why something failed, building a better solution, testing it, and trying again, you'll fit right in. About LiquidPiston LiquidPiston, Inc. is a technology startup reinventing the internal combustion engine through a patented thermodynamic cycle...

Design Engineer Internship - LiquidPiston: Multiple Openings Available Location: Suffield, CT Employment Type: Full-time Internship (Spring Semester 2027) Compensation: Paid About LiquidPiston: LiquidPiston is a fast-growing propulsion technology company reinventing the internal combustion engine with our patented X-Engine rotary architecture and High Efficiency Hybrid Cycle (HEHC). Our engines deliver dramatically higher power density, efficiency, fuel flexibility, and compactness than traditional piston designs - making them ideal for UAVs, defense systems, hybrid-electric propulsion, portable power, and aerospace applications. We're transitioning from pure R&D to industrialization and commercialization, creating exciting opportunities to impact real product development in a small, high-energy team. Why Intern at LiquidPiston? This isn't an internship where you'll spend the semester making PowerPoint slides or watching from the sidelines. You'll be working on real...

Position Summary The Project Engineer will focus on diesel engine and generator set system and component design and test, while supporting these projects from the technical proposal stage through commissioning in the customer facility. This position reports to Fairbanks Morse's Senior Engineering Manager and works closely with engineering, quality, program management, purchasing, operations, and external customers. Principle Duties and Responsibilities Be the primary technical interface with the customer. Understand the contract scope of engineering work to track, prioritize, coordinate, and execute engineering deliverables. Lead the development, release, and maintenance of product & project documents (system schematics, bills of materials, test procedures, reports, etc.). Justify, document, and communicate engineering-based decisions to meet project goals and objectives. Complete engineering releases and changes through the PDM system, including providing...