Rocket Booster SME

• Provide technical expertise review of the design, development, and integration of solid and liquid rocket motor systems.
• Evaluate state-of-the-art propulsion technologies to meet mission-specific performance, efficiency, and safety requirements.
• Evaluate feasibility of booster system sizing, thrust optimization, and propellant selection for diverse mission profiles.

• Conduct rigorous analysis of rocket motor performance, including thrust-to-weight ratio, ISP (specific impulse), and engine durability under simulated operating conditions.
• Analyze and mitigate performance issues arising from environmental factors such as thermal stresses, vibration loads, and structural dynamics.

• Lead and oversee propulsion system testing campaigns, including static fire testing and integrated stage evaluations.
• Observe and evaluate test plan execution and procedures covering environmental exposure (e.g., thermal vacuum, vibration, and acoustics), material compatibility, and ignition system performance.
• Evaluate new test data for alignment with anticipated propulsion models and resolve anomalies.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with both solid and liquid rocket motors, including thermal stability, ignition system reliability, material degradation, and safety hazards.

• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams including guidance navigation & control (GNC) engineers, materials scientists, structural analysts, and software engineers to ensure seamless propulsion system integration.

• Prepare detailed technical documentation, including requirements specifications, design analyses, test reports, and technical presentations.
• Present findings and progress metrics to internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating alignment with program objectives.

• Strong knowledge of propulsion engineering principles, with hands-on experience in the design and analysis of solid rocket motors and liquid propulsion systems.
• Familiarity with propellant chemistry, manufacturing techniques, and propulsion subsystems, including igniters, nozzles, and insulation.
• Expertise in analyzing stress, thermal, and fluid dynamics for rocket motor optimization.
• Experience with safety, handling, and storage protocols for solid rocket propellants and cryogenic liquids.

• Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with 19+ years of experience in propulsion systems design, development, integration, and testing.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in analyzing and optimizing both solid and liquid propulsion technologies.

• Active Secret Clearance with TS/SCI Eligibility is required.

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  Interesting Work:
  
  
  
  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.
  
  
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  Values:
  
  
  
  Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry.
  
  
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  100% Employee Owned:
  
  
  
  We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.
  
  
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  Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for:
  
  
  




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  Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  
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  Flexible schedules
  
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  6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually
  
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  Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  
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  Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  
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  Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement
  
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  Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  
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  Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
  




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  Track Record of Success:
  
  
  
  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993.
  
  

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com