Senior Propulsion Test Engineer (Rocket Motors)

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

Base salary: $102,000–$128,000 annually, excluding benefits and bonus/incentive.

Company

hirify.global develops defense, national security, and space technologies focused on mission-critical solutions from ground to space.

What you will do

• Lead test planning and design for solid and liquid rocket motor development and qualification campaigns, including instrumentation and facility configuration.
• Own anomaly investigations, including root cause analysis, failure mode assessment, and corrective action development.
• Coordinate test flow, schedules, and technical risks with systems engineers and program managers.
• Review and approve test procedures, hazard analyses, range safety packages, and technical reports.
• Present test results to program leadership, customer representatives, government range authorities, and test readiness boards.
• Mentor Level I and II engineers and conduct technical peer reviews.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering with 5 years of direct rocket motor static fire test experience; alternatively, a master’s degree with 3 years of experience or 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in solid rocket motor, liquid propulsion, or hybrid system test engineering.
• Experience with MIL-SPEC acceptance test planning, such as MIL-DTL-23641 or a comparable standard.
• Working knowledge of motor performance modeling tools, including ballistics codes or CEA.
• Ability to hold and maintain an active DoD Secret security clearance.
• 5 years of experience leading technical tasks or test campaigns of increasing scope and complexity.
• Ability to work onsite at a rocket motor test facility and perform outdoor work.
• Ability to lift, move, or carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Applicants must be U.S. persons or eligible to obtain the export authorization required for access to ITAR-protected information.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience supporting DoD or NASA program test readiness reviews or formal acceptance testing.

Culture & Benefits

• Unlimited Flexible Time Off.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and families, with significant company premium contributions.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match of up to 4%.
• Wellness programs, voluntary benefits, and employee support resources.
• Flexible gym memberships and on-demand workout content.
• Mission-driven environment focused on professional and personal growth.