Senior Propulsion Engineer

Protingent has an exciting direct hire opportunity for a Senior Propulsion Engineer with our client in Las Vegas, NV.

• Technical Advisory:
  Provide expert-level guidance on space vehicle design, systems engineering, and integration.
• Propulsion Analysis:
  Evaluate, review, or advise on propulsion system architectures (e.g., chemical, electric, or advanced propulsion mechanisms) as they relate to the overall vehicle design.
• Design/Feasibility Review:
  Conduct a rapid but thorough review of current engineering concepts, identifying potential risks, bottlenecks, or areas for optimization.
• Strategic Feedback:
  Deliver a final summary (verbal or written) outlining findings, technical recommendations, and actionable next steps for our internal engineering team.

• Senior-Level
  
  Experience:
  
  15+ years of dedicated experience in aerospace engineering, specifically focused on spacecraft, satellites, or launch vehicles.
• Propulsion Mastery:
  Deep, demonstrable expertise in space propulsion systems (design, testing, integration, or analysis).
• Elite Background:
  Previous senior engineering or leadership roles at major aerospace primes, leading commercial space companies, or government space agencies (e.g., ex-NASA, SpaceX, ULA, Lockheed Martin, Boeing).
• Regulatory Knowledge:
  Familiarity with standard space environment constraints, orbital mechanics, and aerospace testing standards.

• Job Type: Contract
• Location:
  
  Fully Remote
• Pay Rate Range: $125-165/hr
• ITAR obligations are associated with this role, U.S. citizenship, U.S. legal permanent resident status, or protected person status under 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a) (1), (3) is required.

• Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO) and an administered 401k plan.

Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.