Senior Mechanical Engineer, Ballistics (SRM) – Remote

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (AL); Hampton (AR); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer with solid rocket motor ballistics expertise to support the Solid Rocket Motor Engineering Team. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in internal ballistics, performance prediction, and propulsion system modeling, with familiarity in industry-standard analysis tools.

You will perform detailed ballistic analyses of SRM components, collaborate with crossfunctional engineering teams, interface with customers, and

Qualifications

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience.
• Discipline/Major: Engineering degree required.
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Applies engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment.
• Reads and interprets blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
• Confers with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
• Researches and analyzes customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
• Specifies system components or directs modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
• Investigates equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

CAD software

CAE software

Job description

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer with solid rocket motor ballistics expertise to support the Solid Rocket Motor Engineering Team. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in internal ballistics, performance prediction, and propulsion system modeling, with familiarity in industry-standard analysis tools.

You will perform detailed ballistic analyses of SRM components, collaborate with crossfunctional engineering teams, interface with customers, and