Firehawk · 1 month ago
Senior Propulsion Design Engineer
Addison, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expFirehawk Aerospace is a leading propulsion-focused aerospace and defense company located in Addison, TX. This position involves supporting the design and development of munitions, requiring effective communication and a broad knowledge of missile and rocket motor design and development.
3D PrintingAerospaceManufacturing
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead/mentor other engineers in the design and development of solid/hybrid rocket systems
Create/modify CAD models and associated drawings
Support the design, development, and production of rocket engines/motors
Work with analysis/fluids/manufacturing/testing teams to iterate designs
Make project decisions based on technical merit, cost, and schedule metrics
Analyze and interpret test data to improve and qualify propulsion systems meeting customer specifications and/or research objectives
Collaborate with other engineers and project managers to meet project goals
Ensure that all propulsion systems and processes comply with governmental regulations and safety standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering or related field
Experience with missile and/or solid rocket motor design
10+ years of professional experience in mechanical design
10+ years of experience with CREO (preferred), SOLIDWORKS, NX, or CATIA
Proficient with GD&T, tolerance analysis, design for manufacturability
Experience with PLM software (Windchill preferred)
Strong understanding of structural analysis and failure modes of mechanical systems
General understanding of manufacturing processes (welding, machining, heat treating)
Capability to manage project efforts and solve complex problems
Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in a fast-paced R&D environment
Self-motivated with strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
Focus on safety, reliability, innovation, efficiency, teamwork
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote)
U.S. Citizenship
Ability to lift 25 pounds and work on test/flight hardware
Must be willing to travel as required
Preferred
Master's degree in aerospace engineering/mechanical engineering or related field
Professional experience designing/testing solid rocket motors
15+ years of professional experience in mechanical design and development
15+ years of experience with CREO and Windchill
2+ years of project management experience
Active or previous security clearance
Company
Firehawk
Firehawk Aerospace designs and manufactures modern high-performance hybrid and solid rocket engines for the defense industry.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$88.25MKey Investors
Hanwha Defense USAState of Oklahoma1789 Capital
2025-11-03Corporate Round
2025-05-29Grant
2025-01-05Series C· $60M
Leadership Team
Will Edwards
CEO, Co-Founder
Ronald Jones
Director
Recent News
Tectonic Defense
2025-11-05
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