Rocket Propulsion Engineer

Our client is a rapidly growing deep-technology engineering company specializing in advanced aerospace and rocket systems. With a strong focus on research, development, and system integration, the organization designs and delivers high-performance, high-reliability platforms across strategic engineering domains.

Operating with a multidisciplinary R&D structure and advanced production capabilities, the company develops next-generation rocket systems, intelligent guidance platforms, and mission-critical technologies. The engineering environment emphasizes innovation, technical ownership, and system-level thinking in safety-critical applications.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 8+ years of hands-on experience in rocket propulsion systems
• Minimum 5+ years of technical leadership or managerial experience
• Strong expertise in liquid and/or solid propulsion design and development
• Proven experience in combustion analysis, propulsion thermodynamics, and fluid systems
• Experience with engine test campaigns, hot-fire testing, and performance validation
• Solid understanding of high-pressure systems, cryogenic systems, or propellant management (preferred)
• Experience working in safety-critical and high-reliability aerospace environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to take technical ownership from concept through qualification and delivery

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of liquid and/or solid rocket propulsion systems
• Define propulsion architecture including combustion chamber, injector systems, turbopumps, feed systems, and nozzle assemblies
• Perform thermodynamic, fluid dynamic, and combustion analyses to optimize engine performance
• Conduct performance simulations, trade studies, and system sizing activities
• Oversee structural integrity and thermal analysis of propulsion components
• Lead subsystem integration activities between propulsion, structures, avionics, and guidance teams
• Define and supervise qualification, validation, and hot-fire test campaigns
• Review and approve test data, identify root causes, and implement corrective design actions
• Ensure compliance with aerospace safety, quality, and reliability standards
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship within propulsion engineering teams