Job Description
Position Title:
Senior Propulsion Engineer
Position Description:
Protingent has an exciting direct hire opportunity for a Senior Propulsion Engineer with our client in Las Vegas, NV.
Job Responsibilities:
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.
Job Qualifications:
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 Details:
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.
Benefits Package:
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.
About Protingent:
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.