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Principal Manufacturing & Assembly Engineer

Executive Recruiting GroupBroomfield, Colorado🇺🇸United StatesPosted 6 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

As a Principal Manufacturing & Assembly Engineer, you will drive innovation in rocket propulsion hardware, developing cutting-edge manufacturing processes and leading critical design-to-production transitions. This role offers significant opportunities for technical leadership and impact within a reputable organization, making it ideal for experienced aerospace engineers eager to shape the future of space technology. Apply today to contribute to groundbreaking projects and advance your career in a dynamic, on-site environment.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Leader
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Posted
2 months ago
ANSYSAbaqusFEA

Job Description

We are seeking a Principal Manufacturing & Assembly Engineer who can develop manufacturing processes and assembly methods that transition designs into reliable, repeatable production. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and develop rocket propulsion structures, motor cases, nozzles, and flight hardware
  • Perform structural and thermal finite element analysis (FEA)
  • Select and qualify metals, composites, ceramics, insulation, and thermal protection materials
  • Support additive manufacturing design and qualification
  • Lead structural failure investigations and corrective actions
  • Support component qualification, static-fire testing, and flight testing
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, test, propulsion, and systems engineering teams
  • Improve structural performance, manufacturability, weight, and reliability

Required Qualifications

  • BS/MS in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or Materials Engineering
  • 5+ years designing aerospace structural components
  • Experience with ANSYS and/or Abaqus
  • Strong understanding of composites and aerospace materials
  • U.S. Citizenship (ITAR)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Rocket propulsion or missile structures
  • Thermal protection systems (TPS)
  • Active DoD Security Clearance
  • Experience supporting propulsion testing or flight hardware qualification

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