31 Aug
Senior Propulsion Engineer
Vacancy expired!
Description
Expertise and Functions- Provide oversight on project development through review of technical and programmatic briefings and reports
- Independently develop analyses and assessments of solid rocket motor stage design and performance
- Review stage manufacturing processes, develop and provide briefings to Program Office concerning the state of development for all solid rocket motor stages
- Support test events, analyze test data, and conduct trades studies
- Conduct interactions between counterparts at the Air Force customer, members of the greater project team, and other various Mission Partners and stakeholders
- Perform technical analyses for subsystem components and/or software, component validation/verification, risk analyses and assessments of component supportability and design effectives in the context of subsystem or other derived requirements
- Apply focused or specialized knowledge to resolve design issues that have an impact to subsystem or task area
- Perform analyses for one or more subsystem components to include design, fabrication, test, integration, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal
- Ensure the logical and systematic derivation of component and associated interface requirements into design solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints; identify and quantify associated risks
- Perform functional analysis, detailed trade studies at the component or piece-part level, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate component requirements into hardware and/or software specification
- Other duties as assigned
- Education/Training:
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering or science discipline required
- Master’s Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or Mathematics, Physics, or other relevant engineering or science discipline preferred
- Experience:
- 7+ years of professional experience in the required task area
- 10+ yeas of professional experience in the required task area preferred
- Technical understanding of Solid Rocket Motor design, performance evaluation, or manufacture
- Knowledge of product integration and interface management (involving mechanical subsystems)
- Preferred Experience:
- ICBM Weapon System experience
- Propulsion performance modeling and analysis of solid rocket motor systems
- Familiarity with DoD product development lifecycle
- Security:
- Must be a US citizen
- Active Top Secret level clearance required
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
Vacancy expired!