Rocket Propulsion Lab

Custom propulsion hardware.

Custom propulsion hardware, SRS shock signal processing, remote engineering support, classes, and consulting.

Rocket nozzle engineering drawing

Built for custom work.

Small projects, remote support, and custom technical work aligned to defined test and hardware requirements.

Shock and Vibration

SRS signal processing expertise.

Shock response spectrum analysis, signal validation, and processing support for demanding test work.

Components

Parts made for the application.

Injectors, manifolds, feed hardware, fittings, and related propulsion components shaped around real requirements.

Engineering

Support before the machine shop.

Geometry review, manufacturability, test planning, and design refinement to reduce avoidable rework.

Advisory

Classes and consulting that stay practical.

Technical sessions and direct support for teams that need propulsion guidance, procedures, and clearer specs.

Design review, test planning, and technical analysis.

Rocket Propulsion Lab supports design reviews, test planning, analysis, procedures, specifications, troubleshooting, and in-person test support where required by scope.

Rocket engine cross section

Capabilities.

Measurement, analysis, custom test infrastructure, propulsion development, and electronics support.

Test and Data

Instrumentation, DSP, and SRS analysis.

  • High-speed synchronized acquisition
  • IEPE/ICP accelerometers
  • Pressure transducers
  • Strain, load, and thermocouple measurement
  • Multi-channel logging and DSP analysis
  • SRS expertise, FFT, PSD, filtering, and anti-aliasing
  • Time-history validation and clipping detection
  • Python-based automated analysis pipelines
Hardware and Infrastructure

Custom systems and fixtures.

  • Custom SRS shock benches and cannon-style shock systems
  • Cycle life testing, cycle boxes, and endurance rigs
  • Pressure systems and high-pressure fluid systems
  • Solenoid and valve testing infrastructure
  • Custom fixtures and pressure vessels
  • Stainless compression fitting plumbing including Swagelok and A-Lok style systems
  • JIC and instrumentation fitting support
  • Oven testing from 0 to 250 F
Propulsion

Development and test support.

  • Liquid rocket engine development
  • Static fire infrastructure and feed systems
  • GOX systems and other gas system support, injector work, and chamber work
  • Leak testing down to 3 SCCM
  • Cold-flow testing and pressure proof testing
  • Oxygen-clean assembly procedures
  • Vacuum through 5500 psi systems
  • Mass flow measurement from SCCM range through 40 kg/hr gas flow
Tools and Execution

Software, procedures, and technical execution.

  • DewesoftX, VibrationVIEW, SolidWorks, KiCad, and Python
  • Custom DSP and reporting tools
  • Procedure development and test documentation
  • Fixture and system design
  • Test setup definition and customer-facing technical coordination
  • Troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and test execution support
  • Founder, Rocket Propulsion Lab

About.

Early-stage, technical, and built around real lab work.

Rocket Propulsion Lab was established in 2023. For now, this section sets the foundation: founder-led technical work, custom propulsion hardware, test support, analysis, and practical engineering help for teams that need focused remote support or specialized project work.

Selected work.

A few examples across components, systems, and analysis.

Start with the requirement.

Share the part, program, test need, or consulting scope. Email works best for now.

Typical support

Remote design reviews, specifications, procedure writing, analysis, troubleshooting, instrumentation planning, custom propulsion test support, and in-person test work where required by scope.

Examples Test plans, rocket specs, leak testing, cycle life testing, oven testing, fittings, data review, fixture design
Pressure and flow Vacuum through 5500 psi, leak detection down to 3 SCCM, gas flow measurement through 40 kg/hr
Primary modes Consulting, classes, custom engineered parts, and in-person test support where required