Propulsion / Aerodynamics Engineer

Veteran Hiring Solutions•Leander, TX

6d•$150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Design and deliver propulsion and aerodynamic systems that translate mission requirements into real, flight-ready hardware rapidly, intelligently, and with ownership from concept through test. This role exists to bridge first-principles physics with field-ready execution in a high-velocity defense environment. The engineer in this seat will not operate in silos. They will recognize problems early, solve them completely, and train others to elevate the entire team. This is a startup environment of approximately 20 professionals. Speed matters. Judgment matters more. The right leader will be comfortable building the plane mid-flight launching with conviction, then refining through iteration.

Requirements

Must have served in the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Space Force, U.S. Reserves, or U.S. National Guard.
3–5 years of relevant engineering experience with a Bachelor’s degree
OR
1–2 years of relevant experience with a Master’s or PhD

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with solid propellant formulation
Experience with guidance, navigation, and control systems

Responsibilities

Translate Mission to Design: Convert high-level mission requirements into propulsion and aerodynamic system parameters that drive real engineering outcomes.
Deliver Rapid Engineering Analysis: Execute hand calculations, simplified analytical models, and CFD simulations to validate assumptions quickly balancing speed with rigor.
Own Solid Rocket Motor Design End-to-End: Design and evaluate solid propulsion systems including nozzle geometry, propellant grain optimization, burn rate behavior, pressure dynamics, and thermal/structural loads.
Optimize Flight Performance Across Regimes: Model and analyze aerodynamic behavior from subsonic to supersonic regimes, ensuring stable flight characteristics and validated drag/pressure relationships.
Integrate with Manufacturing & Test: Translate design intent into hardware, support ground and flight tests, diagnose anomalies, and iterate rapidly based on performance data.
Build the System, Then Elevate the Team: Establish repeatable analysis workflows, automate simulations through code, and train team members to increase engineering velocity and quality.