he Propulsion Engineer (Mechanical) will work in the exciting and challenging world of tactical propulsion. Responsibilities center on the use of various technical principles to perform analysis, design, or test portions of complex materials, structural components, and functional systems. Specific responsibilities include: Support project objectives by performing design, analysis, fabrication, and/or test activities with the support, guidance and direction of senior engineers. Select applicable analytical data from previous products, determine the technical principles involved, mathematically define the problem and compute the engineering characteristics consistent with the specifications, design needs and requirements of other portions of the product. Evaluate design with other technical groups and make modifications to achieve the ideal design. Document results of analysis, test, and design activities. Develop original ideas and elaborate on preliminary design concepts. Make thoughtful and valuable suggestions and recommendations for improvements. Establish requirements and procedures to evaluate, purchased equipment or materials. Provide guidance to ensure the project/program assignments meet established technical objectives. This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below. Basic Qualifications: Level 1: BS in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering Level 2: BS in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering and 2+ years of experience, or a Master and 0+ years of experience. Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret clearance. U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite. Preferred Qualifications: Skills related to statics, dynamics, fluids, thermodynamics, rocket propulsion, computer skills/programming (MATLAB, FORTRAN, Solid Modeling, Excel) are all desirable. Leadership & teamwork capabilities Excellent interpersonal communication skills Self-motivated, willing to learn, and interested in working in a team environment Experience developing and delivering presentations and leading small groups Able to work in an autonomous work environment on complex projects Experience working on business or engineering full life-cycle projects from project inception through launch This position falls under a Federal Explosives License issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for this location. Candidates hired into this role will be required to complete and submit an Employee Possessor Questionnaire to ATF for approval to be a possessor. Salary Range: $63,900 - $95,900 Salary Range 2: $77,200 - $115,800