Solid Rocket Motors Engineering, Principal

MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL Until 9/10/2026 15+ years exp First posted May 29, 2026 Last posted July 12, 2026
Job description
• Bachelor's or higher degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• 15+yrs of experience in rocket motor design, propulsion systems, or aerospace engineering is typically required.
• Proficiency in computer-aided design (CAD) software for rocket motor modeling.
• Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and structural mechanics.
• Familiarity with simulation and analysis tools such as finite element analysis (FEA) and computational fluid dynamics (CFD).
• Familiarity with industry-SRM specific software and tools.
• A deep understanding of solid rocket motor principles, including propellant chemistry, nozzle design, ignition systems, and thrust optimization.
• Ability to analyze complex engineering challenges, propose solutions, and make informed design decisions.
• Effective communication skills are crucial for collaborating with cross-functional teams, presenting design concepts, and documenting work.
• Insensitive Munitions Awareness: An understanding of insensitive munitions protocols and practices in the design of rocket motors, given the potential hazards involved.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Willingness to relocate to a future domestic location that may include one of the following: Orlando, Troy, Huntsville, or other designated location
• Must be willing to travel domestically up to 50%
About this role

Summary

Lead rocket motor design, analysis, and optimization for missile and defense systems.

Job title

Solid Rocket Motors Engineering, Principal

Experience level

15+yrs

Minimum experience

15+ years exp

Industry

defense

Location requirements

Willing to relocate within the US, travel up to 50%, remote not specified.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

aerospace engineeringCADthermodynamicsfluid dynamicsFEACFDrocket motor principlessecurity clearance

Preferred skills

industry-specific softwareignition systemsthrust optimizationinsensitive munitions

Specializations

rocket motor designpropulsion systemsaerospace engineeringthermodynamicsfluid dynamics
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

Work arrangement unknown