Junior Rocket Propulsion Engineer
Advanced Technology and Research CorporationRole Overview
Advanced Technology and Research Corporation is hiring a Junior Rocket Propulsion Engineer. This is a full-time role in Indian Head. posted 6 days ago. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Location: Indian Head, MD Department: Engineering Services Type: Full-Time Min. Experience: Entry-Level Salary Range: $86,000 to $101,000 USD per year
Advanced Technology & Research Corporation (www.atrcorp.com) is seeking to fill the following full-time permanent position. Based in Maryland and incorporated in 1973, ATR is an equal-opportunity engineering company with a solid reputation in various engineering disciplines for the government and Fortune 500 commercial customers.
Salary for the position is competitive according to qualifications. ATR offers an attractive comprehensive benefits package, including Medical/Dental insurances, free basic life/ADD, and long-term and short-term disability insurances, 401(k) plan, educational assistance program, and 5 weeks of paid leave per year for minimum seniority.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.
Qualified Persons Should Apply At
https://advancedtechnologyandresearchcorporation.applytojob.com/apply
Principal Duties And Responsibilities
The successful applicant will join ATR's Engineering Services Division, working as an entry level Engineer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, Indian Head, MD. You will have an opportunity to work on world-class military programs that support the US Navy's Warfare technology as part of the Surface Systems Branch. The applicant shall work on-site with other engineers and provide support for rocket motor and energetic component In-Service and production engineering. Including fleet failure investigations, energetic components and explosive test and analysis, failure investigations, and configuration management of technical data.
Education & Experience Requirements
- BS degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical, Systems Engineering or similar
- 1+ years of engineering experience
- Experience with design, analysis, fundamentals of rocket motor propulsion is preferred
- Job experience with DoD is a plus
SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:
- Analytical skills with respect to mechanical drawings, schematics, and diagrams
- Possess strong MS Office skills to include, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Project
- Experience with MATLAB (or similar) and CAD (Creo or SolidWorks) is preferred
- Hands-on experience with testing ordnance and explosives is preferred
- Experience with working in teams and individually
- Experience with tracking and managing projects
- Experience handling multiple assignments and work in a dynamic environment
- Possess excellent verbal/written communications skills and attention to detail
- Experience with analysis report writing and weekly report writing
- Some travel required
Other Requirements
Candidate must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance or favorable adjudication of a national security background investigation. Current successful background investigation completion is a plus.
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Where is the Junior Rocket Propulsion Engineer position at Advanced Technology and Research Corporation located?
This position is based in Indian Head. Advanced Technology and Research Corporation has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Junior Rocket Propulsion Engineer at Advanced Technology and Research Corporation earn?
Advanced Technology and Research Corporation has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Junior Rocket Propulsion Engineer role at Advanced Technology and Research Corporation posted?
This role was posted on June 18, 2026 (6 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
Is the Junior Rocket Propulsion Engineer role at Advanced Technology and Research Corporation entry-level?
Yes. This is an entry-level position. Strong candidates typically have 0-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or significant project work. Read the full description for any specific qualification requirements Advanced Technology and Research Corporation has listed.
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