Rocket Propulsion Engineer

 Key Responsibilities1. Propulsion Design & AnalysisDesign solid, liquid, or hybrid rocket motors based on mission requirements Perform thermodynamic, fluid dynamic, and combustion analysis Calculate thrust, chamber pressure, burn rate, specific impulse (Isp), and efficiency Design and optimise nozzles, combustion chambers, injectors, and grain geometry 2. Simulation & ModellingUse analytical and numerical tools for: Internal ballistics Heat transfer and thermal loads Structural integrity of motor casing Work with tools such as MATLAB, Python, ANSYS, OpenFOAM, or equivalent 3. Propellant DevelopmentAssist in formulation and testing of: Solid propellants (APCP, composite propellants) Liquid bipropellants or monopropellants Hybrid fuel–oxidiser combinations Evaluate burn rate, stability, erosive burning, and ageing characteristics 4. Manufacturing & IntegrationSupport motor casting, curing, machining, and assembly Ensure process safety and repeatability Interface with structures, avionics, and payload teams for system integration 5. Testing & ValidationPlan and conduct: Static fire tests Subscale and full-scale motor tests Instrument motors with pressure, temperature, and thrust sensors Analyse test data and recommend design iterations 6. Safety & ComplianceEnsure strict adherence to explosive safety, hazardous material handling, and test protocols Maintain documentation for audits, internal reviews, and regulatory compliance