Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
12+ years of experience in propulsion manufacturing, propulsion engineering, or a closely related manufacturing discipline - with expertise in at least one propulsion type: air-breathing turbines, ramjets, or solid rocket motors.
Strong technical knowledge of propulsion-specific manufacturing processes relevant to your area of expertise. Depending on specialty, this may include: investment casting and single-crystal blade production, combustor and hot section fabrication (welding, brazing, thermal barrier coatings), solid propellant formulation, mixing, casting and curing, nozzle and throat insert manufacturing (ablatives, refractory metals, carbon-carbon composites), ramjet combustor and inlet manufacturing, or propulsion system assembly, integration, and acceptance testing.
Experience evaluating propulsion designs for manufacturability and translating findings into measurable improvements.
Experience evaluating or qualifying propulsion suppliers - including special process qualification and production readiness assessments.
Understanding of cost drivers in propulsion production, with experience building or contributing to should-cost models.
Ability to read and critically evaluate propulsion system drawings, specifications, and test requirements for manufacturing implications.
Working knowledge of relevant propulsion standards and specifications (MIL-STD, SAE AMS, JANNAF, AIAA standards as applicable).
Proven ability to work cross-functionally across design engineering, manufacturing engineering, test engineering, supply chain, quality, and operations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present technical findings to engineering leadership and drive alignment on design and process changes.
Comfortable working across multiple programs simultaneously in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
Hands-on experience with propulsion hardware - whether in a production, test, or integration environment. Technical credibility matters.
Must be a U.S. Person due to required access to U.S. export controlled information or facilities.
