Lead cross-functional communications to ensure designs satisfy the needs of each stakeholder.
Maintain proper documentation of all designs including design reviews, drawings, test plans, requirements verification, etc.
Evaluate novel manufacturing approaches and support experimentation to validate conceptual approaches.
Coordinate with procurement team to identify potential supply chain risks and mitigate appropriately.
Evaluate new materials for SRM design solutions, including material properties, manufacturability, and supply chain availability
Support the design, fabrication and assembly of prototype hardware and tooling.
Provide dispositions for discrepant hardware including supporting analysis if required.
Develop test plans including required instrumentation and coordinate with test team to execute.
Review test data to ensure the product is operating as expected and support design changes as needed.
Own failure investigations as needed.
Develop and maintain aggressive but achievable product schedules that proactively identify and mitigate high-risk design decisions.
Generate CAD models and drawings that are consistent with internal best practices and ASME Y14.5-2009 using Siemens NX software
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other applicable discipline
2-4 years of professional rocket propulsion experience
Knowledge of solid rocket motor fundamentals
Programming competency in any language
This position requires that the employee be eligible and maintain eligibility for a Secret Clearance.
Desired Experience
4-6 years of rocket propulsion experience (e.g., professional experience, university design team, personal project)
Experience handling and testing energetic materials
Experience with energetic material properties testing
Experience with ablative material composition, design, and testing
Programming competency in Python and/or MATLAB and FORTRAN
Experience with CAD modeling (NX preferred)
Experience with chemical kinetics solvers (CEA, CLWire, ProPEP)
Experience with FEA/CFD software packages (ANSYS preferred)
Hands-on hardware experience with fluid/mechanical systems, including design and safety review
DoD Secret Security Clearance or higher.
Colorado law requires us to tell you the base compensation range of this role, which is $90,000 - $115,000, determined by your education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. What we can’t quantify for you are the exciting challenges, supportive team, and amazing culture we enjoy.
Classification: Full-time Exempt
Benefits Include: (Please note, Interns are not eligible for benefits)
Unlimited PTO - Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Bereavement
Paid Parental and Adoptive Leave
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Tax Advantage Accounts (HSA/FSA)
Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability, Basic Life, AD&D
Additional Benefit Options Including Voluntary Life and Emergency Medical Transport
EAP Program
Retirement Savings Plan - 401k with Company Match
How To Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by filling out the application below and clicking "Submit Application". This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.
NOTE: Research suggests that women and BIPOC individuals may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage anyone who believes they have the skills and the drive necessary to succeed here to apply for this role.
Must be a U.S. Person (this includes U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents).
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance.
We’re an equal-opportunity employer. You will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
No outside recruiters, please.
