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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is seeking an entry-level Mechanical Propulsion Engineer to join a Boost Control System (BCS) integrated product team (IPT). In this role you will support component-level design and lifecycle activities for gas generator (GG) and related propulsion components, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to hardware qualification and production activities.

• Support mechanical design, assembly, test and troubleshooting of propulsion components (Gas Generator and associated hardware)
• Manage component-level hardware documentation, configuration, and lifecycle activities (qualification, production, sustainment)
• Develop and propose technical solutions; escalate and lead resolution of component issues
• Interpret and produce mechanical models and detailed drawings for manufacture and test
• Collaborate with systems, manufacturing, suppliers and customer (Navy) representatives
• Support test planning, data review, root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• Apply engineering lifecycle practices to ensure design maturity and producibility

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline
• Demonstrated familiarity with mechanical design principles and engineering lifecycle
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Any combination of exposure to engineering project management, propulsion/rocketry, aerodynamics, mechanisms, materials, or fluids
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based, collaborative environment
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance

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Preferred / Desired Skills

• Experience or education in missile, rocket, or aerospace propulsion
• Proficiency with CAD and hardware modeling tools (e.g., SolidWorks, CREO) and MATLAB
• Knowledge of gas/fluid dynamics, energetics, or propellants
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated initiative and leadership potential
• Experience interpreting complex mechanical design models and engineering drawings
• Experience with test hardware build, assembly and data analysis

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Compensation & Benefits

• Full-Time Salary Range: $65,500 — $121,700 per year (range provided by Confidential Client; actual offer will consider experience, location, and other factors)
• Benefits may include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Additional programs: Annual short- and/or long-term incentive programs may be available depending on role and performance

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Location & Employment Type

• Location: Englewood, CO (on-site / local work as required by the program)
• Employment type: FULL_TIME
• Security: Position requires ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance — U.S. citizenship is required

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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