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Engineer Propulsion Level 2/3

Geosyntec Consultants

Rocket Center, WVJob$79–148K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$79–148K/yr
Location
Rocket Center, WV
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance

Job overview

The Engineer Propulsion Level 2/3 performs analysis, design, or testing of moderately complex materials, structural components, and control systems for propulsion systems. The role applies engineering principles, standards, and customer requirements to develop propulsion systems for launch vehicles, missile systems, and space mission systems. Candidates must meet one of the stated education and experience paths and be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship is a prerequisite.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

StaticsDynamicsFluidsThermodynamicsRocket PropulsionComputer ProgrammingMATLABFORTRANSolid ModelingExcelLeadershipTeamworkInterpersonal CommunicationPresentation DeliverySmall Group LeadershipAutonomous WorkFull Life-Cycle Project Experience

Qualifications

BS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering + 2 Years or MS in Mechanical or Aerospace EngineeringBS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering + 5 Years or MS in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering + 3 YearsDepartment of Defense Secret ClearanceU.S. Citizenship

Full job description

Perform analysis, design, or test of one or more moderately complex materials (including energetics), structural components, and control systems for propulsion systems. Apply engineering principles, industry standards, company standards and customer requirements to develop propulsion systems (electric, solid/liquid fuel rocket, air-breathing, thrusters) for application in launch vehicles, missile systems, and space mission systems. Basic Qualifications: Level 2: BS in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering with 2 years of related work experience or a MS in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering Level 3: BS in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering with 5 years of related work experience or a MS in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering with 3 years of related work 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 Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

How this job compares

Set against the 7,513 open Mechanical Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$79–148K/yr
  • West Virginia median$91–156K/yr30 salary ranges
  • US median$106–160K/yr4,468 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $113K, is 10% below the West Virginia median midpoint ($126K) — in the middle half of Mechanical Engineer salary ranges in West Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 37 open Mechanical Engineer jobs in West Virginia and 7,513 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in West Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Mechanical Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 6,201 postings).
Education
5,300 of the 7,513 open Mechanical Engineer jobs (71%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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