Director of Propulsion Engineering, Solid Rocket Motor

Singularity Defense Corp.

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Job Overview

We’re seeking a talented and experienced engineering leader to head our solid rocket propulsion division. This will be a hands-on role responsible for solid rocket motor development from concept through flight qualification and into high rate production. A critical component of this leadership role is the technical mentorship and development of talented young engineers. We are a fast growing stealth startup, and this role includes a significant equity opportunity. Solid rocket motor production is at a historic low point in the United States, while demand, especially for air defense munitions, is near an all time high. Singularity is focused on the development of more capable, affordable, and most importantly mass producible systems for the DoD and our allies; execution in this role will directly result in lives saved around the world.

Key Responsibilities

Technical: Director will be responsible for rocket motor requirement setting and design, propellant development and characterization, development of rocket motor and ground testing hardware, and transitioning rocket motor designs to mass production.

Leadership: Director will be expected to own large business outcomes-responsible for solid rocket motor development schedule, mentorship and management of a team of 5, and for significant growth of this team in the coming months. The role is based in El Segundo, CA, and the director will inherit ownership of our newly constructed SRM development site in Mojave, CA.

Qualifications

8+ years of ownership experience in energetics engineering, ideally solid rocket propulsion
High proficiency in CAD software (Solidworks, NX)
Strong ability to design for manufacture
BS in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
Strong background in solid rocket propulsion development
2+ years in a management position, providing technical mentorship and developing engineers

Preferred Skills

MS/PhD in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering
Strong background in chemistry or chemical engineering
Strong background in rocket and missile design and development
Hands on experience in mixing, casting, and testing experimental solid rocket motors

About Singularity Defense Corp.

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Singularity is at the forefront of cybersecurity innovation, delivering advanced solutions to safeguard autonomous systems, IoT networks, cloud infrastructures, blockchain ecosystems, and Next G technologies. Our expertise spans threat detection, intrusion prevention, digital forensics, vulnerability management, and cyber threat intelligence. By leveraging AI-driven security, we bridge the gap between emerging digital landscapes and resilient cyber defense. From real-time anomaly detection to proactive risk mitigation, we empower organizations with the tools to detect, protect, and adapt in an era of rapid digital transformation.