Associate, Rocket Test Engineer

Job Title: Associate Rocket Test Engineer

Job ID: 37017

Job Location:Orange VA

Job Schedule:Shift: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days totaling 80 hours worked and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an Associate Rocket Test Engineer at the Aerojet Rocketdyne Segments Orange VA site is nearCulpeper VA in beautiful rural Orange County (1.5 hours from Washington DC)! This site is our center of excellence for Solid Rocket Motor Propulsion and Energetics development as well as high-complexity production programs.

Propulsion / Rocket Test Engineer work with customers program managers and project engineers to define test objectives and identify and select test methods and instrumentation for propulsion systems / rocket motors and their components. They then create plans and procedures for safely conducting these tests utilizing existing test facilities and equipment and/or designing new tools or techniques. Test engineers tackle a variety of problems and use a wide range of engineering skills from mechanical and aerospace to electrical and software. Types of tests include static rocket motor firings case proof and burst pressure testing case structural loads testing direct-connect ramjet/scramjet testing aeroheat material testing dynamic/environmental testing and high-altitude simulation (vacuum) testing.

Essential Functions:

Under general supervision:

• 40% - Test Planning- Plan devise and prepare test methods instrumentation and tooling applying extensive testing technical expertise. Interface with Design/Project Engineering to develop/interpret test requirements. Work with Quality and Safety to ensure test methods meet customer and government requirements/regulations. Identify/specify facility configurations to meet test requirements. Design test fixtures or identify existing test tooling to interface with test articles.
• 30% - Test Execution- Conduct oversee and support test operations in accordance with safety and quality policy and procedures maintaining overall technical control of test programs. May include physical/mechanical hardware setup instrumentation calibration and setup electrical/controls setup test article prep control software input preparation etc. May include directing subcontractors in their execution of subcontracted test programs at off-site test facilities.
• 20% - Documentation and Reviews- Prepare technical documentation including test procedures safety reviews and test readiness reviews.
• 10% - Project Management- Manage cost and schedule for test programs. Coordinate cost and schedule planning/estimates

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering Aerospace Engineering or related field or have completed their Bachelors defree withint he last 12 months regardless of age

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active DoD clearance.
• Knowledge of fundamental engineering principles: statics and dynamics thermodynamics fluid mechanics/dynamics basic electrical theory etc.
• Experience with engineering software including 3D Modeling/CAD software (Creo NX etc.) and analytical software (Matlab Python etc.).
• Proficient use of MSOffice software (Word PowerPoint Excel) or equivalent for generating procedures presentations and analysis.
• Effective communication both verbal and written.
• Strength in teaming and collaboration in a diverse work environment.
• Interpretation and compliance with Company policies and procedures including Safety Health & Environmental processes and procedures.
• Related work experience in an academic or industrial lab / test environment where physical measurements are made (pressure temperature thrust/load acceleration etc.).
• Related work experience with pneumatic and/or steam pressure systems (pipe/tubing fittings valves regulators filters and gauges).