Aeronautical Engineer 3

Sun Technologies, Inc.; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance (ACA-compliant)

401(k)

Sick leave as per laws

Job summary

Sun Technologies, Inc. is seeking a propulsion design engineer to collaborate with cross-functional teams on solid rocket motor (SRM) propulsion systems for launch vehicles, missiles, and space missions.

The role requires a STEM degree with relevant experience; familiarity with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, CAD, and PLM is preferred. Responsibilities include design, analysis, and producing detailed fabrication drawings, with an emphasis on safety and mission requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have at least a bachelor's degree in STEM.
• 2+ years of relevant experience required; master's degree or PhD may reduce years.
• Ideally familiar with Siemens NX, Teamcenter, CAD and PLM processes.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to meet program milestones and customer expectations.
• Work with customers to understand requirements and design drivers.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary strategy for design, optimization, and analysis to meet mission requirements.
• Design SRM assemblies / components with a focus on safety and program requirements.
• Produce detailed drawings for component fabrication.
• Support analysis and testing activities to validate the design.

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

CAD

PLM

Job description

: Aerospace Propulsion Systems , Computer Aided Design (CAD) , Energetics , Engineering Design Principles , Flight Vehicles , Missiles , Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) , Rocketry , Siemens NX and Teamcenter , Solid Rocket Motors

Location

• , Maryland

Duration

: up to 12 months contract with possible extension

Job Description

Pay rate: $70 - $90/hr. The pay rate may differ depending on your skills, education, experience, and other qualifications.

Featured Benefits: Medical Insurance in compliance with the ACA. 401(k). Sick leave in compliance with applicable state, federal, and local laws.

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to meet program milestones and customer expectations
• Work with customers to understand requirements and design drivers
• Coordinate a multi-disciplinary strategy for design, optimization, and analysis to meet mission requirements
• Design SRM assemblies / components with a focus on safety and program requirements
• Complete high-level performance and sizing calculations on SRM components and assemblies
• Apply engineering principles, industry and company standards, and customer requirements to develop solid-propellant propulsion systems for launch vehicles, missile systems, and/or space missions
• Produce detailed drawings for component fabrication
• Support analysis & testing activities needed to validate design.

Basic Requirements:

• Must have a bachelors degree in STEM and at least 2 years of relevant experience.
• Will consider those with a Masters degree and 3 years of experience or a PhD and 1 year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with:

• Rocketry, Solid Rocket Motors, Aerospace Propulsion Systems, Missiles, Flight Vehicles, and/or Energetics
• Siemens NX and Teamcenter, Computer Aided Design (CAD), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
• Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, and/or Aeronautical Engineering
• Engineering Design Principles
• Multi-disciplinary Teamwork
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), ASME Y14.5-2009, Design for Assembly / Manufacturing (DFA/DFM)
• Microsoft Office Suite of products (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)