Propulsion Test Engineer

Location: Onsite in Leander TX
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Director of Engineering

We are seeking a hands-on Propulsion Test Engineer to design build operate and support propulsion and ballistic testing systems. This role involves developing test fixtures and static test rigs configuring instrumentation and data-acquisition systems conducting propulsion test campaigns and analyzing test results.

The ideal candidate combines strong mechanical engineering fundamentals with practical experience in testing fabrication hardware integration and troubleshooting.

• Design build and operate propulsion and ballistic test setups fixtures and mechanical test rigs.
• Create CAD models and mechanical designs for test hardware and fixture improvements.
• Develop propulsion characterization procedures and static test plans.
• Configure and operate data-acquisition systems instrumentation sensors and associated wiring.
• Conduct rocket static-thrust-stand tests and other propulsion-related test campaigns.
• Perform data reduction technical analysis and post-test reporting.
• Support hardware manufacturing mechanical assembly integration and troubleshooting.
• Create and maintain work instructions safety procedures and technical documentation.
• Support ground and flight testing.
• Diagnose performance issues and rapidly implement design or testing improvements.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams throughout the testing lifecycle.

• Proficiency with SolidWorks Onshape or comparable CAD software.
• Experience with instrumentation sensors and data-acquisition systems including technologies such as:
  • Pressure transducers
  • Load cells
  • Strain gauges
  • Thermocouples
  • Optical measurement systems
• Working knowledge of electrical systems wiring and sensor integration.
• Experience designing mechanical test fixtures fixturing or test rigs.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly fabrication and hardware integration.
• Strong understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to work onsite in Leander Texas.
• Must meet applicable U.S. export-control requirements such as being a U.S. citizen U.S. national lawful permanent resident protected refugee or asylee or otherwise eligible to receive the required government authorization.

• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience with solid rocket motors or other propulsion systems.
• Knowledge of solid-propellant mixing energetic-material handling and cure cycles.
• Experience working with high-speed data-acquisition systems.
• Familiarity with LabVIEW MATLAB Python or comparable data-analysis tools.
• Welding machining or fabrication experience.
• Machine-shop experience.
• Cleanroom experience.
• Previous experience in aerospace defense or another highly regulated hardware environment.

This is an onsite hands-on engineering position involving mechanical fabrication instrumentation hardware integration static testing ground testing and occasional flight-test support. Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-moving environment where testing results directly inform rapid engineering improvements.