Propulsion Engineer

Propulsion EngineeriRocket (Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc.) is pioneering fully autonomous, fully reusable small launch vehicles to enable responsive, lower-cost access to space. We combine advanced propulsion, reuse, and sustainable propellant technologies to push the frontier of commercial space.The Role:We are seeking a Propulsion Engineer to join our propulsion team and contribute to the design, development, testing, and qualification of propulsion systems for our launch vehicles. You will work closely with integration, test, design, and manufacturing teams to bring propulsion systems from concept to flight readiness.Support design, development, and testing of propulsion systems (e.g. liquid rocket engines, pressure-fed or pump-fed systems, component-level systems)Participate in test campaigns, including planning, instrumentation, execution, and post-test analysisDevelop and maintain test procedures, control sequences, and configuration files for propulsion testingTroubleshoot issues in propulsion subsystems (fluid, mechanical, thermal) during testing and integrationCollaborate with cross-functional teams (mechanical, thermal, controls, electronics, systems) to ensure subsystem integrationPerform calculations and simulations to support sizing, performance prediction, and optimizationSupport Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), Failure Review Boards, and design reviewsImplement continuous improvements to increase test efficiency, safety, and reliabilityAnalyze test data, generate reports, and identify corrective actions