Rocket Propulsion Engineer

Advanced Technology & Research Corporation; Indian Head (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

5 weeks of paid leave

Educational assistance program

Job summary

Advanced Technology & Research Corporation in Maryland is seeking a mid-level Rocket Propulsion Engineer to work with the Naval Surface Warfare Center. The successful candidate will engage in engineering support for rocket motors and ensure the quality of military programs aimed at enhancing the U.S. Navy's warfare technology.

The ideal applicant will have a BS in Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience. Beneficial skills include design analysis, project management, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering experience.
• Experience with design and analysis in rocket motor propulsion preferred.
• Job experience with DoD is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support rocket motor and energetic component engineering.
• Conduct fleet failure investigations and configuration management.
• Work at the Naval Surface Warfare Center.

Skills

Analytical skills with respect to mechanical drawings

MS Office skills

Experience with MATLAB

Hands-on experience with testing ordnance

Teamwork experience

Project management experience

Excellent communication skills

Report writing skills

Education

BS degree in Mechanical engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Creo

SolidWorks

Job description

Rocket Propulsion Engineer

Location: Indian Head, MD; Department: Engineering Services

Type: Full-Time; Min. Experience: Mid-Level; Salary Range: $100,000 to $115,000 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, and long‑term and short‑term disability insurances, 401(k) plan, educational assistance program, and 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.

Qualified persons should apply at: https://advancedtechnologyandresearchcorporation.applytojob.com/apply

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The successful applicant will join ATR's Engineering Services Division, working as a mid-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 Mechanical engineering
• 3+ years of engineering experience
• Experience with design, analysis, fundamentals of rocket motor propulsion (preferred)
• Job experience with DoD (a plus)

Skills & Abilities Requirements

• Analytical skills with respect to mechanical drawings, schematics, and diagrams
• Strong MS Office skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project)
• Experience with MATLAB (or similar) and CAD (Creo or SolidWorks) (preferred)
• Hands‑on experience with testing ordnance and explosives (preferred)
• Experience working in teams and individually
• Experience tracking and managing projects
• Experience handling multiple assignments and working in a dynamic environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication 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.