Principal Manufacturing & Assembly Engineer

We are seeking a Principal Manufacturing & Assembly Engineer who can develop manufacturing processes and assembly methods that transition designs into reliable, repeatable production.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop rocket propulsion structures, motor cases, nozzles, and flight hardware Perform structural and thermal finite element analysis (FEA) Select and qualify metals, composites, ceramics, insulation, and thermal protection materials Support additive manufacturing design and qualification Lead structural failure investigations and corrective actions Support component qualification, static-fire testing, and flight testing Collaborate with manufacturing, test, propulsion, and systems engineering teams Improve structural performance, manufacturability, weight, and reliability Requirements Required Qualifications BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Materials Engineering 5+ years designing aerospace structural components Experience with ANSYS and/or Abaqus Strong understanding of composites and aerospace materials U.

S. Citizenship (ITAR) Preferred Qualifications Rocket propulsion or missile structures Thermal protection systems (TPS) Active DoD Security Clearance Experience supporting propulsion testing or flight hardware qualification