Senior Mechanical Engineer, Solid Rocket Motors (Thermal)

General Dynamics - Ordnance and Tactical Systems (FL,TX,VA, IL)

Huntsville (AL)

Remote

USD 114,000 - 154,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) seeks a Principal Mechanical Engineer to join the Solid Rocket Motor Engineering Team. The role focuses on mechanical design integration of solid propulsion systems, including motor cases, nozzles, insulation, joints, and interfaces, with CAD models, drawings, and specs.

This position can be remote or on-site at Huntsville, AL or Niceville, FL or Hampton, AR.

Qualifications

Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 8-10 years' experience.
Discipline/Major: Engineering degree required.
Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

Applies advanced engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment.
Guides the interpretation of blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
Collaborates 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 makes recommendations to maintenance crew.