GITAI
Senior Propulsion Engineer
$150K–$200K
Los Angeles, California, United States · Senior · Full-time · Posted Aug 26, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of relevant experience in solid rocket propulsion, energetic materials, combustion, or closely related hardware development.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree or higher in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related technical field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S.; the role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. ITAR-related eligibility includes U.S. citizenship, lawful U.S. permanent residency, refugee or asylee status, or eligibility to obtain required authorizations.
About the job
Leads in-house solid rocket motor development, from propellant formulation and manufacturing through hot-fire testing, data analysis, and design iteration for space and national security missions.
What you'll do
- Own end-to-end solid rocket motor development and rapid design iterations.
- Develop propellant formulations, processing methods, grain configurations, and motor designs.
- Plan and execute hot-fire tests, analyze performance and failure data, and address technical risks.
What they ask for
- Bachelor's degree or higher in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, chemistry, or a related technical field.
- Demonstrated end-to-end solid rocket motor development experience spanning formulation, motor build, hot-fire testing, data analysis, and design iteration.
- Strong understanding of solid propellant combustion, internal ballistics, and motor performance.
- U.S. citizenship required due to the nature of supported national security programs and potential access to classified information.
Pay
$150,000 – $200,000 USD per year (base salary)
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