Manufacturing Engineer - Solid Rocket Motors

About the role

Mach Energetics is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead the design, formulation, and development of advanced solid propulsion systems for next-generation defense platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop solid rocket motor systems including propellant formulations, grain geometries, igniters, insulation systems, and nozzle configurations
• Develop and optimize composite solid propellant formulations
• Perform propulsion analyses including internal ballistics, combustion behavior, thermal performance, and structural evaluations
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to transition propulsion systems from prototype development to scalable production
• Support propellant mixing, casting, curing, and characterization activities during development programs
• Collaborate with flight sciences, structures, avionics, and systems engineering teams to integrate propulsion systems into operational vehicles
• Investigate propulsion anomalies and perform root-cause analysis on motor or propellant performance issues
• Support static fire testing and propulsion validation efforts as part of the development process

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or related field
• Experience with solid propulsion systems, energetic materials, or rocket motor development
• Strong understanding of combustion, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and propulsion fundamentals
• Familiarity with composite propellant systems, grain design, and rocket motor internal ballistics
• Experience performing engineering analysis using modeling or simulation tools
• Ability to work hands-on in laboratory and propulsion development environments
• Strong technical communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD focused on propulsion, energetic materials, combustion, or related discipline
• Experience designing or analyzing solid rocket motors for tactical missile, launch vehicle, or UAV applications
• Familiarity with propellant processing, cure kinetics, and energetic material characterization
• Experience with CFD, FEA, thermal analysis, or combustion simulation tools
• Experience supporting propulsion development test campaigns and data analysis
• Knowledge of energetic material safety standards and handling procedures
• Experience operating in rapid development or startup environments