Mechanical Engineer III – Design

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Implement core design principles and develop actuator designs.

• Tackle intricate design challenges while assessing igniter performance.

• Conduct stress, structural, dynamic, thermal, tolerance, and CFD evaluations.

• Create designs for pressure vessels, hot gas valves, thrusters, and solid rocket motor systems.

• Execute trade studies, evaluate alternatives, and offer design recommendations.

• Produce accurate 2D and 3D CAD designs, intricate assemblies, and technical drawings utilizing GD&T.

• Examine properties of ceramic, rubber, phenolic, metal, and refractory materials.

• Assist in additive manufacturing, mechanical assembly, carbon composite production, machining, molding, casting, welding, and manufacturing planning.

• Prepare technical presentations, reports, and user manuals for diverse audiences.

• Leverage knowledge of propellant chemistry, combustion processes, grain configuration, and solid propellant production.

• Carry out mass calculations, support mass reduction initiatives, formulate program plans, coordinate activities, and apply principles of reliability, safety, requirements, and risk management.

• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Between four (4) to seven (7) years of experience in mechanical engineering.

• A Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related engineering field from an accredited institution; equivalent experience may be considered in place of a degree.

• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time.

• Capability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the necessary level; U.S. Citizenship is required.

• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or qualified to receive required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State for ITAR compliance.

• Preferred experience in rocket motor design and testing.

• A Master of Science degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related engineering field is preferred; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• Preferred current DoD Top Secret SCI Security Clearance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus plan.

• Paid time off (PTO).

• Comprehensive health benefit package.

• Retirement savings options.

• Wellness program.

• A variety of additional benefits.