Junior Rocket Propulsion Engineer
About the job
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical, Systems Engineering, or a similar field is required.
- At least 1 year of engineering experience is required.
- Analytical skills with respect to mechanical drawings, schematics, and diagrams are required.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Project, are required.
- Experience working in teams and individually is required.
- Experience tracking and managing projects is required.
- Experience handling multiple assignments and working in a dynamic environment is required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail are required.
- Experience writing analysis reports and weekly reports is required.
- The candidate must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance or favorable adjudication of a national security background investigation.
- Work on-site with other engineers at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, supporting rocket motor and energetic component in-service and production engineering.
- Support fleet failure investigations, energetic component and explosive testing and analysis, and configuration management of technical data.
- Travel as required.
- Experience with design, analysis, and fundamentals of rocket motor propulsion is preferred.
- Job experience with the Department of Defense is a plus.
- Experience with MATLAB or similar tools and CAD tools such as Creo or SolidWorks is preferred.
- Hands-on experience testing ordnance and explosives is preferred.
- Successful completion of a current background investigation is a plus.
About the company
ATR is a diversified engineering firm that provides engineering R&D, technical services, and engineered products to federal government and commercial clients through three divisions: Engineering and Systems, Automated Systems and Machines, and Robotics and Control Systems. It operates a 35,000-square-foot HQ with a high-bay manufacturing and prototyping facility and in-house computing resources for analyses. The company emphasizes ISO 9001:2015 compliant production, a strong IP portfolio with awarded patents, and a loyal client base built over 50 years. ATR aims to deliver high-quality engineering solutions and technical support while expanding its market reach and continuing to develop its IP and manufacturing capabilities.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$1.6M
Headquarters
Beltsville, Maryland
Founded
1973
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- NAVAIR awarded ATR $252,000 for Super Sonic Kitten SSK on May 13, 2026.
- ATR won $59,965 for TATE validation on March 30, 2026, extending validation work.
- ATR's October 2026 careers page shows hiring across engineering, automation, and robotics roles.
What critics are saying
- ATR's $5.2 million federal base stays tiny; one Navy order dominated 2026 activity.
- FY2026 YTD obligations fell to $646,136, signaling weak recent demand persistence.
- A contract miss at Navy or USPS would quickly pressure a 100-person specialist business.
What makes Advanced Technology and Research Corporation unique
- Founded 1973, ATR combines engineering, automation, and robotics under one Beltsville campus.
- ATR's 35,000-square-foot Beltsville headquarters supports lab, shop, integration, and prototyping work.
- ATR holds ISO 9001:2015 compliance and serves USPS and DoD customers.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Tuition Reimbursement