Propulsion Engineer

Lead Propulsion Engineer

(Methalox Focus)

Overview

We’re looking for a Head / Lead Propulsion Engineer to own the design, development, and delivery of a liquid rocket propulsion system from early-stage build through to launch. This role combines deep technical ownership with team leadership, operating at system level across the full engine.

Key Responsibilities

• Own propulsion system architecture and development strategy


• Lead design across injector, combustion chamber, and feed systems


• Make system-level trade-offs across performance, reliability, and manufacturability


• Build and lead a multidisciplinary propulsion team


• Drive testing strategy from component through to full engine hot fire


• Diagnose failures and iterate designs quickly


• Interface with structures, avionics, and manufacturing teams

Required Experience

• ~10+ years in liquid rocket propulsion


• Strong hands-on experience with engine hardware and testing


• Proven ability to operate across full propulsion system, not just one component


• Prior experience leading teams or coordinating multi-disciplinary efforts


• Strong grounding in fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, and combustion

Technical Requirements

• Strong experience with injector design / development (critical)


• Solid understanding of combustion chamber behaviour


• Working knowledge of turbopumps / feed systems


• Experience with cryogenic propellants (methane, hydrogen, LOX)

What Doesn’t Work

• Pure analysis / simulation backgrounds


• Narrow specialists with no system-level understanding


• Startup “titles without depth” profiles

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