Hypersonics & Advanced Propulsion Engineer

Position Overview

iRocket is seeking a highly motivated and technically accomplished Hypersonics & Advanced Propulsion Engineer to support the development of next-generation hypersonic flight systems, advanced propulsion technologies, and solid rocket motors (SRMs).

This is an opportunity for an engineer with a strong background in hypersonics, high-speed aerodynamics, propulsion, thermal protection, or experimental aerospace systems to contribute to challenging aerospace and defense programs while expanding their technical expertise into solid rocket motor engineering.

The ideal candidate will have experience in both hypersonic technologies and solid rocket motors. However, prior SRM experience is not required for candidates with strong hypersonics backgrounds who are enthusiastic about learning and contributing to SRM design, development, manufacturing, and testing.

We are looking for an engineer who enjoys solving difficult technical problems, developing real hardware, participating in testing, and taking engineering concepts from initial design through demonstration.

Key Responsibilities

Hypersonics & Advanced Flight Systems

• Support the research, design, development, and testing of hypersonic and high-speed aerospace systems.
• Perform or support aerodynamic, aerothermal, thermal, structural, and propulsion-system analyses for high-speed flight applications.
• Contribute to the development of hypersonic vehicle concepts, propulsion integration, launch architectures, and flight-test systems.
• Evaluate thermal protection systems (TPS), high-temperature materials, and structural solutions for extreme flight environments.
• Support experimental testing, ground demonstrations, flight-test planning, instrumentation, data collection, and post-test analysis.
• Work on high-speed flight vehicle integration, launch-system interfaces, and advanced payload deployment concepts.
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams, suppliers, research partners, and government customers to advance hypersonic capabilities.

Solid Rocket Motor Development & Cross-Training

• Work alongside iRocket's SRM engineering and propulsion teams to develop expertise in solid rocket motor systems.
• Participate in SRM design, analysis, manufacturing, assembly, testing, and qualification activities.
• Develop knowledge of SRM internal ballistics, motor cases, nozzles, insulation, ignition systems, and propellant grain design.
• Support propulsion-system integration, structural and thermal analysis, and engineering trade studies.