Rocket Propulsion Systems Specialist

3 days ago


Long Beach, California, United States Aevum, Inc. Full time

A dream job for any aerospace engineer, we are seeking an exceptional Rocket Propulsion Systems Specialist to join our team at Aevum, Inc. As a key member of our multidisciplinary engineering team, you will be responsible for designing and developing advanced airborne rocket vehicles.

Your primary focus will be on system-level ownership, including design, development, test, production, and operations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and solve complex system-level challenges.

The ideal candidate will have strong demonstrated success certifying flight vehicles through structured aerospace systems engineering processes and activities. The finished ARV will ultimately be used by the US Government in defense applications.

About the Job:

  • Design and develop advanced airborne rocket vehicles
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and solve complex system-level challenges
  • Maintain accurate technical documentation and contribute to other technical documentation as requested
  • Perform failure analyses and manage both technical and safety specifications

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of systems engineering experience
  • Prior experience working with space systems, launch vehicles, spacecraft, or hardware/software technical projects
  • Demonstrated ability to be trusted with confidential, classified, proprietary, or export-controlled information/data

Salary Estimate: $130,000 - $160,000 per annum (dependent on experience)



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