Jr. Rocket Propulsion Engineer

Advanced Technology & Research Corporation; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 86,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental insurances

free basic life/ADD

long-term and short-term disability

401(k) plan

educational assistance program

5 weeks of paid leave per year

Job summary

Advanced Technology & Research Corporation (ATR) seeks an entry-level Engineer based in Indian Head, MD. You will join the Engineering Services Division to support Navy programs and perform rocket motor energetic component testing and production engineering on-site with a dedicated team.

The role requires a BS in a relevant engineering field and 1+ years of experience. Proficiency in MS Office, MATLAB, and CAD (Creo/SolidWorks) is preferred; some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical, Systems Engineering or similar.
• 1+ years of engineering experience.
• Experience with rocket motor propulsion fundamentals is preferred.
• DoD experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Join ATR's Engineering Services Division as an entry-level Engineer at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head.
• Support rocket motor and energetic component in-service and production engineering.
• Perform fleet failure investigations and analysis of energetic components.
• Maintain configuration management of technical data and prepare reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

MS Office proficiency

Verbal/written communication

Teamwork

Project tracking

Attention to detail

Education

BS in Aerospace

BS in Mechanical Engineering

BS in Chemical Engineering

BS in Systems Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

CAD (Creo or SolidWorks)

MS Project

Job description

Location: Indian Head, MD Department: Engineering Services Type: Full-Time Min. Experience: Entry-Level Salary Range: $86,000 to $101,000 USD per year

Advanced Technology & Research Corporation (www.atrcorp.com) is seeking to fill the following full-time permanent position. Based in Maryland and incorporated in 1973, ATR is an equal-opportunity engineering company with a solid reputation in various engineering disciplines for the government and Fortune 500 commercial customers.

Salary for the position is competitive according to qualifications.

ATR offers an attractive comprehensive benefits package, including

• Medical/Dental insurances
• free basic life/ADD
• long-term and short-term disability insurances
• 401(k) plan
• educational assistance program
• 5 weeks of paid leave per year for minimum seniority

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful applicant will join ATR's Engineering Services Division, working as a entry level Engineer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, Indian Head, MD. You will have an opportunity to work on world-class military programs that support the US Navy's Warfare technology as part of the Surface Systems Branch. The applicant shall work on-site with other engineers and provide support for rocket motor and energetic component In-Service and production engineering. Including fleet failure investigations, energetic components and explosive test and analysis, failure investigations, and configuration management of technical data.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• BS degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical, Systems Engineering or similar
• 1+ years of engineering experience
• Experience with design, analysis, fundamentals of rocket motor propulsion is preferred
• Job experience with DoD is a plus

SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS:

• Analytical skills with respect to mechanical drawings, schematics, and diagrams
• Possess strong MS Office skills to include, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Project
• Experience with MATLAB (or similar) and CAD (Creo or SolidWorks) is preferred
• Hands‑on experience with testing ordnance and explosives is preferred
• Experience with working in teams and individually
• Experience with tracking and managing projects
• Experience handling multiple assignments and work in a dynamic environment
• Possess excellent verbal/written communications skills and attention to detail
• Experience with analysis report writing and weekly report writing
• Some travel required

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Candidate must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance or favorable adjudication of a national security background investigation. Current successful background investigation completion is a plus.