Senior Engineer - Solid Rocket Motors

About the role

The Senior Propulsion Engineer drives the development, design, manufacturing and testing of rocket propulsion subsystems, working at the intersection of technical leadership and project management. You will mentor junior engineers, guide system engineering decisions and deliver complex propulsion programmes from concept through qualification.

Key responsibilities

• Design, develop and test rocket propulsion systems, applying thermodynamic, fluid dynamic and structural principles across the full engineering cycle.
• Lead propulsion projects at system engineering level, managing technical interfaces, design reviews and verification to deliver milestones on time and within budget.
• Define system requirements and maintain technical baseline documentation with configuration control.
• Mentor entry-level engineers, review their technical outputs and support knowledge transfer.
• Support additive manufacturing, laser welding, milling and heat treatment, resolving non-conformances with manufacturing teams.
• Advise on PLM software implementation to standardise processes and ensure data integrity.
• Prepare and review technical data packages such as drawings, specifications, test reports and interface control documents to customer and regulatory standards.
• Liaise between technical teams and project management, turning engineering challenges into clear stakeholder communications and flagging risks.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, or an equivalent technical qualification.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in rocket propulsion development.
• Experience developing and producing Solid Rocket Motor data packs.
• Experience developing solid propellant rocket motors for missile applications.

Required skills

• Planning and organising, problem solving, analytical thinking and broad knowledge of mechanical engineering related to propulsion.
• Systems engineering processes and technical communication with technical and non-technical people, suppliers and customers.