Propulsion Test Engineer (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite in Pueblo, Colorado, at a rocket motor test facility; outdoor work is required.

Salary: $80,000–$100,000 USD annual base salary.

Company

hirify.global develops defense, national security, and space technologies for mission-critical applications from ground to space.

What you will do

• Plan, review, execute, and document static fire test procedures and hazard analyses for solid and liquid rocket motor campaigns.
• Configure and calibrate load cells, pressure transducers, thermocouples, and high-speed data acquisition systems.
• Serve as test conductor for small- to medium-scale solid and liquid rocket motor tests.
• Analyze thrust-time curves, specific impulse, and burn uniformity; identify and document anomalies.
• Coordinate test objectives and schedules with propulsion design and manufacturing teams.
• Author post-test reports with findings, data summaries, and corrective action recommendations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering with 2 years of rocket motor or propulsion test engineering experience; alternatively, a master’s degree with 0 years of experience or 6 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Hands-on experience with National Instruments, Dewetron, or equivalent data acquisition systems.
• Working knowledge of NFPA 1127 or equivalent range safety standards.
• Understanding of combustion chemistry and solid or liquid rocket internal ballistics.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required facility security clearance.
• Ability to work onsite at a rocket motor test facility, perform outdoor work, and lift, move, or carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Eligibility to obtain the required export authorization for information protected under U.S. export control laws and ITAR.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience with MIL-SPEC test documentation or government acceptance test procedures.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven environment focused on defense, national security, and space technology.
• Unlimited Flexible Time Off.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families, with significant company premium coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company matching of up to 4%.
• Wellness programs, voluntary benefits, employee support resources, and flexible gym memberships.