Lead Propulsion Engineer

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential aerospace organization in Germany seeking a Lead Propulsion Engineer to provide technical leadership across solid rocket motor propulsion projects. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a high-growth team developing advanced propulsion technologies for space and defense applications.

Our client is scaling rapidly and launching suborbital and ballistic systems on a regular basis while generating significant revenue. You will guide projects from requirements through design, manufacture, testing, qualification, and production readiness, while remaining hands-on with hardware and supporting engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead one or more propulsion projects from initial requirements through design, test, qualification, and production readiness
• Set technical direction across internal ballistics, grain design, nozzles, motor cases, structures, manufacturing, and productionisation
• Coordinate engineers across propulsion, chemistry, manufacturing, testing, systems, and operations
• Review technical work, manage risks and interfaces, and make timely engineering decisions
• Support static-fire campaigns and use test data to drive design improvements
• Mentor engineers, interns, and thesis students while helping to build scalable engineering processes

What We're Looking For

Required qualifications:

• Degree in aerospace, mechanical, chemical engineering, materials science, or a related discipline
• Significant experience in propulsion, aerospace hardware, energetic materials, or a closely related field
• Experience leading complex technical work or owning a major subsystem or project
• Strong understanding of the propulsion development lifecycle and the ability to work across disciplines
• Practical, structured approach to solving ambiguous problems and moving projects forward
• Strong communication skills and willingness to work directly with hardware, laboratories, manufacturing, and test operations

Desirable experience:

• Solid rocket motor propulsion development
• Taking propulsion hardware into repeatable or serial production
• Leading static-fire or other high-consequence test campaigns
• Propellant formulation, energetic-materials characterisation, or composite motor-case development
• Python-based engineering analysis or simulation tools
• Explosives licensing, range safety, or hazardous-materials processes

How We Work With You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our talent team will conduct an initial screening to understand your background and motivation. For qualified candidates, we will submit your profile to our client for consideration. Please do not attempt to contact the client directly, as all communication is managed through our recruiting process.

Our client offers competitive compensation packages including bonuses and meaningful equity. Stock options are awarded to employees. Additional benefits include comprehensive relocation support with flights, shipping, and visa assistance, daily lunch and dinner provided, and access to shared housing options.

Please note this is a fast-paced startup environment requiring extended hours with high levels of autonomy, ownership, and flexibility, with contracts structured around a 48-hour working week.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process based on your experience and qualifications.

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