Mechanical Design Engineer PE (Houston)

Jobot
Houston, TX
Propulsion Engineer - Cutting Edge Space & Defense Products!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Stephen Brainerd
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Salary: $60 - $125 per hour

A bit about us:

With numerous offices across the country we are an industry leading Space Development company. We specialize in the design, manufacture, integration, and test of critical spacecraft components. We are a team of accomplished engineers and operations personnel with a diverse range of critical skills, decades of mission experience, and a passion to develop unique component solutions for space applications.

If you are an experienced Mechanical / Propulsion Engineer looking to develop cutting edge products, then please apply!

Why join us?

Do you want to work with some of the nation’s best Clients like NASA and Boeing? We do too!
  • Meaningful Work!
  • Best in Class Firm!
  • Gold Level PPO Heath Insurance - 75% Covered!
  • Competitive Compensation Package!
  • Benefits Package!
  • Accelerated Career Growth!
  • Fun Company Activities!
  • Many More!

Job Details

Responsibilities:

As a Mechanical Propulsion Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

1. Leading the technical development for mechanical subsystems, including propulsion.
2. Providing propulsion subsystem technical expertise and guidance to the engineering team.
3. Performing technical risk assessment and mitigation for space-based mechanical and propulsion subsystems.
4. Working closely with other engineers and scientists to design, analyze, and test propulsion systems.
5. Using mechanical design and analysis tools to create effective and efficient propulsion systems.
6. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful integration of propulsion subsystems into the spacecraft.
8. Staying updated on the latest advancements and trends in propulsion technology and incorporating them into our systems where applicable.
9. Documenting all stages of the design and development process for future reference and improvement.

Qualifications:

To be considered for the role of Propulsion Engineer, you must possess the following qualifications:

1. A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. A Master's degree or higher is preferred.
2. A minimum of 7 years of experience in propulsion engineering or a related field.
3. Demonstrated experience providing propulsion subsystem technical expertise.
4. Proficiency with mechanical design and analysis tools.
5. A solid understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
6. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
7. Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
8. A passion for space exploration and a commitment to contributing to the future of the space industry.

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Posted 2026-03-27

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