Propulsion Test Engineer

You will lead the static-fire test campaign that qualifies a next-generation liquid propulsion system for flight. Your work will span test planning stand operations instrumentation data reduction and clear recommendations to the broader engineering team. You will have direct influence on vehicle readiness by turning complex test results and anomalies into practical design decisions. If you thrive in hands-on test environments where disciplined execution matters this opportunity puts you close to the hardware and the mission.

WORKSITE: Onsite in Titusville Florida

WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time; schedule based on program needs

PAY RATE: Salary determined based upon experience

WHAT WE OFFER:

Paid sick leave based on state regulations after 90 days of employment

Medical dental and vision coverage after a waiting period (60% paid by Fortuna)

Free TeleMedicine and Mental Health support for all employees and their families.

Additional voluntary benefits: Group Life Insurance Accidental Insurance Critical Care Short-Term Disability

WHAT YOULL DO:

Plan document and execute hot-fire and cold-flow test campaigns on the propulsion qualification stand.

Own test instrumentation data acquisition systems channel checkout calibration coordination and post-test data reduction.

Develop test plans procedures readiness criteria hazard controls and post-test reports in coordination with engineering and operations teams.

Monitor test performance identify anomalies assess technical risk and provide clear defensible recommendations to propulsion and vehicle design teams.

Support troubleshooting corrective-action development and retesting to verify that propulsion-system requirements are met.

Serve console rotations during integrated vehicle tests and support test or flight events outside standard hours when program needs require it.

WHAT YOULL BRING:

At least five years of hands-on experience in liquid propulsion testing rocket-engine testing or an equivalent propulsion development program.

Demonstrated experience planning or executing hot-fire and cold-flow tests using operational test-stand hardware.

Strong working knowledge of sensors instrumentation data acquisition systems test controls and engineering data analysis.

Ability to interpret incomplete or conflicting test data make sound technical judgments and defend recommendations with evidence.

Bachelors degree in aerospace mechanical or a related engineering discipline or equivalent directly relevant experience.

Ability to work onsite in Titusville Florida and collaborate effectively with technicians operators safety personnel and multidisciplinary engineers.

Fortuna is a certified veteran-owned IT consulting and staffing company comprised of practicing professionals all of whom are committed to excellence in providing the most efficient and innovative information technology solutions customized to our clients specifications.

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