Job Information Date Opened 10 07 2025Job Type Full timeWork Experience 7 yearsIndustry AerospaceCity HyderabadState Province TelanganaCountry IndiaZip Postal Code 500108 About Us Skyroot Aerospace is a National award-winning growth-stage start-up founded by former ISRO scientists Our mission is to open space for all by providing affordable reliable and responsive space launch solutions We are a close-knit team of Space professionals building leading space launch vehicles and solutions from India for the world About the job We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Propulsion Engineer to lead the end-to-end development of subsystems for our next-generation rocket engine This role is central to the design analysis manufacturing and qualification of propulsion subsystems that power our future launch vehicles The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with a hands-on approach driving innovation while ensuring safety reliability and performance Roles Responsibilities Lead the design analysis and own complete development of major subsystems of a new rocket engine Collaborate with different engineering departments to optimize performance reliability and manufacturability Develop test plans test configuration procedures and demonstrate the performance of the system through qualification tests Closely coordinate with assembly integration and testing teams to execute development activities Oversee project development timelines budget and milestones Ensure propulsion systems are delivered on schedule Engage with vendors and suppliers to define technical requirements oversee manufacturing processes and ensure delivery of high-quality components Author and maintain design documentation test plans and qualifications reports Mentor junior engineers and coach them on technical and professional development Requirements Bachelor s or Master s degree in aerospace Mechanical or related Engineering discipline 7 years experience working in rocket or jet engine hardware Proven track record of designing building and testing propulsion hardware Solid understanding of combustion systems turbomachinery Injectors and feed systems Proficiency in CFD FEA and thermal fluid analysis tools Strong written and verbal communication skills ability to write design reports test plans and deliver presentations Preferred Qualifications Experience with additive manufacturing for propulsion hardware Hands-on experience in hot-fire testing of rocket engines Knowledge of propellant management systems valves and actuators Ability to work in a fast-paced startup setting with multi-disciplinary collaboration