Scientist, Mechanical Engineer- Composite Case Design

This is a subject matter expert-level mechanical design engineering position with a focus on component and system design of filament wound composite cases for Solid Propulsion and Controllable Solids Systems. The position works under consultive direction determining objectives and approaches on assignments including delegation of work and review of work products. This person will guide component design and system design of composite cases used in Solid Propellant and Controllable Solid Propulsion Systems.  Work is performed with minimal oversight.

Essential Functions:

• Lead mechanical design activities for filament wound composite cases and solid propulsion systems and components.
• Independently develop design concepts, 3D models and support the development of detailed drawings for the manufacture of parts.
• Conduct trade studies and develop component specifications and procedures as required.
• Interact with component analysis, manufacturing, project engineering, quality and customer support groups.
• Plan and execute design tasks with limited general direction and work effectively within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment.
• Participate in shop floor and production hardware processing at suppliers and internally.
• Provide input to address nonconforming hardware, process planning, support production meetings, and work with supply chain to assure that design requirements are met.
• Support engineering drawing and specification updates at configuration change boards.
• Develop test plans and technical reviews.
• Assist in the identification and support of risk reduction and environmental test requirements. This may include manufacturing pathfinders, subscale testing, component and system level qualification tests.
• Communicates within and outside of the organization which includes large customers or vendors.
• Recognized as internal expert and thought leader in area of expertise.
• Ability to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 12 years of prior Mechanical Engineering experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 10 years of prior Mechanical Engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior Mechanical Engineering experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is preferred.
• Active US Secret Security Clearance is preferred.
• Knowledge of solid propulsion systems design and manufacturing methods.
• Experience in filament wound composite pressure vessel design and manufacturing methods.
• Knowledge and experience in strategic booster motors, tactical rocket motors, controllable solids systems.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with CAD software tools (CREO), and PLM Systems (Windchill), engineering drawing and GD&T application experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

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