Rocket Propulsion Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental insurances

401(k) plan

5 weeks of paid leave

Job summary

Advanced Technology and Research Corporation is looking for a mid-level engineer to join their Engineering Services Division at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Indian Head, MD. The role involves providing engineering support for rocket motors and conducting failure investigations.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in Mechanical Engineering and at least 3 years of engineering experience. Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with CAD tools are preferred, along with strong analytical skills.

The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including medical/dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, and 5 weeks of paid leave per year.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering experience.
• Experience with design, analysis, fundamentals of rocket motor propulsion is preferred.
• Experience writing analysis reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for rocket motor engineering at the Naval Surface Warfare Center.
• Support failure investigations and configuration management.
• Work in teams and individually on engineering projects.

Skills

Analytical skills with respect to mechanical drawings

Strong MS Office skills

Experience with MATLAB

Hands-on experience with testing ordnance

Excellent verbal/written communication skills

Education

BS degree in Mechanical engineering

Tools

CAD (Creo or SolidWorks)

Job description

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. The applicant will 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 component 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 is preferred
• Job experience with DoD is a plus

Skills & Abilities Requirements

• Analytical skills with respect to mechanical drawings, schematics, and diagrams
• Strong MS Office skills, including 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 working in teams and individually
• Experience tracking and managing projects
• Experience handling multiple assignments and working in a dynamic environment
• Excellent verbal/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.