Sr Associate, Ballistics Engineer
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Job Location:
Huntsville, AL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
03-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Senior Associate Ballistics Engineer
Job Code: 28134
Job Location: Huntsville Alabama
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days totaling 80 hours worked and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
Aerojet Rocketdyne is seeking a SeniorAssociate Ballistics Engineerto support our Huntsville AL (Headquarters) operations.
This position is responsible for contributing to the Missile Solutions Engineering Ballisticsgroup within the Design and Analysis group. This group focuses on the design analysis and integration of solid propellant-based propulsion systems with specific responsibility for InternalBallisticsand Solid Propulsion Performance. Programs supported include both military and commercial applications. This is a fast-paced environment that requires knowledge of the entire value stream from proposals to product implementation.
Essential Functions:
55% - Perform Ballistic Modeling Activities:
- Perform trades for grain design that meet performance requirements.
- Conduct grain design performance analysis pretest predictions with established methodologies for motor test firings.
- Conduct post firing data correlations and/or burning rate analysis with established methodologies.
- Analyze ballistic and propellant data for model updates.
- Prepare technical reports and presentations documenting all activities.
35% - Continuous Improvement Activities:
- Update current or proposed ballistic models/methodologies to improve technical fidelity and/or design cycle time.
10% - Design and Manufacturing Support:
- Prepare inputs for engineering drawings and specifications relating to solid rocket propellant grains.
- Coordinate design requirements of these grains with manufacturing personnel.
- Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.
- Travel: 10%.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related lieu of a degree minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Degree in Aerospace Mechanical Chemical Engineering or other related discipline is preferred.
- Advanced degree preferred but not required.
- Experience with design and analysis of solid propulsion systems desired.
- Demonstrated strong communication skills within and outside own team which may include customers and suppliers.
- Knowledge of DoD Security Regulation is required. EAR/ITAR experience desired.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Electrical Engineering
- GIS
- Raspberry Pi
- System Design
- C/C++
- CAD
- Matlab
- Mechanical Engineering
- Autocad
- Microsoft Project
- Catia
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