Propulsion Engineer (SRM - Certification & Qualification)

About the role

Join a leading propulsion team where you will own the design and technical certification of solid rocket motors for advanced aerospace and defense applications. You will ensure full compliance with MIL‑STD and STANAG requirements, guiding rocket motors from concept through certification.

Key responsibilities

• Design, analyse, and develop rocket motor and pyrotechnic articles.
• Perform data and performance analysis to drive iterative design improvements.
• Support qualification and certification design in line with MIL‑STD and STANAG standards.
• Interpret certification requirements and create engineering and test specifications.
• Prepare technical reports, qualification matrices, and compliance documentation.
• Define and execute qualification and verification test plans (functional, vibration, thermal, pressure).
• Conduct risk analyses such as FMEA/FMECA.
• Collaborate with design engineers on motor hardware, insulation, and igniter integration.
• Support failure investigations, root‑cause analysis, and updates to maintain compliance.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to align validation timelines.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Propulsion Engineering.
• 3‑5 years of experience in rocket motor design and certification.
• Deep knowledge of MIL‑STD, STANAG, or equivalent aerospace qualification standards.
• Experience qualifying rocket motors or safe‑arm devices to NATO standards.
• Strong background in risk analysis (FMEA/FMECA).
• Hands‑on experience with static firing tests, propellant handling, and motor integration.
• Familiarity with pressure‑vessel design and combustion analysis (a plus).
• Excellent analytical and documentation skills.

Required skills

• Design for MIL‑STD and STANAG compliance.
• FMEA and FMECA risk analysis.
• Static firing test execution.
• Propellant handling and motor integration.
• Pressure‑vessel design.
• Combustion analysis.
• Data analysis and test‑plan development.
• Technical report writing and qualification matrix preparation.