Junior Propulsion and Power Engineer

Compass Sys Inc; Patuxent Highland (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and matching

Wellness Programs

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Compass Sys Inc in Patuxent Highland, Maryland, is seeking a Junior Propulsion and Power Engineer. This role involves investigating and analyzing engineering issues while delivering technical recommendations. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include managing project segments and solving complex problems related to aviation propulsion systems. Benefits include 401(k) matching and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing methods and materials as applied to aircraft engines.
• Some knowledge of process qualification and verification for propulsion systems.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and analyze technical positions on engineering issues.
• Manage segments of projects applying various engineering tools.
• Deliver optimized technical solutions that meet performance requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Understanding of manufacturing methods

Familiarity with military specifications

Experience in aviation propulsion

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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The Junior Engineer will investigate, analyze, and deliver technical positions, and recommendation on engineering issues with oversight and direction. They can independently address tasking with some senior level guidance.

Job Functions

• Project/Program Engineer in the application of advanced theories, concepts, principles and processes in research and engineering, test and evaluation and logistics functions.
• Identifies and solves a wide variety of complex problems with many competing objectives, variables and constraints.
• Delivers optimized technical solutions that are balanced to achieve required technical performance within cost, schedule and technology constraints.
• Functions as a project lead, program manager, team lead or member of an integrated team/ group providing technical guidance to a technical workforce and meeting customer requirements for products and/or services.
• Project/Program Management - manage a small to medium scale/scope or segments of a project/program. Applies tools such as but not limited to: Risk Management, Configuration Management, Data Management, Trade-off Analysis/Trade Studies, Technical Performance Measurement, Technical Reviews, Modeling & Simulation or Earned Value Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace, or Mechanical Engineering
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Experience in aviation propulsion and power input systems, including product development, material processing, testing, or closely related engineering disciplines.
• Basic understanding of manufacturing methods, mechanical systems, and materials as applied to aircraft engines and power input components.
• Some knowledge of process qualification, validation, and verification for propulsion system components and associated hardware.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to evaluate propulsion performance, reliability, and system integration challenges.
• Working knowledge of applicable military specifications and standards relevant to aviation propulsion and power systems preferred.
• Familiarity with one or more core manufacturing processes, including additive manufacturing, materials development, materials testing, and metal surface finishing, as applied to propulsion and power input hardware.
• Some experience in identifying, assessing, and managing technical and programmatic risks within aviation propulsion and power system environments preferred.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to learn and apply new information and/or skills. Must be able to interpret data, information, and documents.
• Occasional Travel may be required. 20%
• Occasionally will need to lift/and or move up to: ?10 lbs. ?20 lbs. ?45 lbs.
• Must be able to wear personal protective gear most of the day.
• Moderate environment temperature and noise level.
• This is largely a sedentary role; this role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Regularly works around moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity. Noise level may be loud at times.

Benefits

• 401(k) and 401k Matching
• Wellness Programs
• Short and Long-term disability, life insurance and recruitment incentives.

Compass Systems Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veteran status. Use of any external recruitment or job placement agency is based upon its compliance with our commitment to equal opportunity.