Propulsion Project Engineer

Propulsion Project Engineer
LOCATION: El Segundo, CA

JOB STATUS: Full Time
CLEARANCE: Active DoD Secret (TS/SCI preferred)

SALARY: 130,000 to 175,000

Join the U.S. Space Force Launch Enterprise SE&I 2 program-the premier systems engineering support contract for launch operations. In this role, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor bridging government, Aerospace Corp, and industry partners to ensure launch vehicle propulsion systems are designed, tested, verified, and successfully flown. You’ll apply your expertise across solid and liquid propulsion, rocket engines, and spacecraft propulsion integration to guarantee mission success.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM; Master’s preferred.
• 10+ years of aerospace engineering experience with launch vehicle propulsion systems focus.
• Expertise in solid/liquid propulsion, engine testing, procedures, anomaly resolution, and launch integration.
• Proven experience with risk assessments and mitigation planning.
• Strong knowledge of systems engineering across launch vehicle and spacecraft propulsion lifecycles.
• Experience supporting Space Force, NASA, NRO, LVCs, and Aerospace Corp programs.
• Skilled in knowledge capture, process definition, training, and technical documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; capable of briefing senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and engineering IT systems (Jira, Confluence).
• Active DoD Secret clearance required; TS/SCI preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support customer acquisition functions: requirements development, RFPs, cost/technical/schedule/performance reporting.
• Perform systems engineering across the full launch vehicle lifecycle, including requirements definition, design reviews, test reviews, risk management, pedigree tracking, hardware acceptance, verification, operations, anomaly resolution, and post-flight propulsion analysis.
• Plan, coordinate, and brief Engineer Review Boards, program reviews, and technical meetings.
• Conduct technical data management: data mining, reporting, and analysis for propulsion and launch vehicle subsystems.
• Provide training, certification, and mentorship to engineering teams, including course development and peer review.
• Collaborate with USAF System Program Offices, Aerospace Corp, Launch Vehicle Contractors (LVCs), subcontractors, and launch sites.
• Prepare written evaluations, technical reports, and briefings for senior leadership.

Contribute to cutting-edge launch vehicle and spacecraft propulsion engineering for national security missions, working alongside top-tier engineers in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development
• Multiple healthcare benefits package options
• 401K with employer matching
• Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to “Be the Difference”. This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation’s Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, Huntsville, AL and Burlington, MA with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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