Principal Mechanical Engineer – Structural Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Oversee the structural design, development, integration, and verification of essential solid rocket motor components.

• Conduct structural modeling, analysis, and documentation for motor cases, nozzles, insulation systems, joints, load-bearing interfaces, and other primary structures.

• Utilize advanced engineering methodologies to design, install, modify, analyze, repair, and test mechanically operating equipment.

• Interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.

• Collaborate with engineers and other staff to implement operating procedures, troubleshoot system malfunctions, and provide technical insights.

• Research and evaluate customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to assess design feasibility, costs, and maintenance needs.

• Specify system components or direct product modifications to ensure alignment with engineering design and performance specifications.

• Investigate equipment failures and challenges, diagnose operational issues, and recommend actions to maintenance teams.

• Provide leadership to others and potentially lead functional teams or projects.

• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

⛳️ Requirements

• Associate's Degree with 8–10 years of relevant experience.

• A degree in Engineering is mandatory.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• Strong oral and written communication abilities.

• Capability to meet deadlines consistently.

• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

• Strong problem-solving capabilities.

• Analytical thinking proficiency.

• Knowledge in applied mechanics.

• Expertise in design engineering.

• Skills in design optimization.

• Experience in design review processes.

• Background in mechanical engineering.

• Prototyping skills.

• Competence in requirements engineering/analysis.

• Familiarity with CAD software.

• Experience with Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) software.

• Ability to remain stationary at a desk and/or computer for prolonged periods.

• Capacity to move throughout company facilities regularly.

• Ability to stand for extended durations.

• Willingness to work indoors and outdoors, with exposure to varying climates, and operate machinery.

• Openness to working different shifts if required.

• Likely to travel up to 25%.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for Gain Sharing Program.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• Short-term disability insurance.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• Basic life insurance coverage.

• Pre-tax spending accounts.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution.

• Critical Illness Insurance.

• Accident Insurance.

• Identity Theft Protection services.

• Enhanced Legal Services.

• Hospital Indemnity Insurance.

• Educational Assistance programs.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Paid holidays.

• 120 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) annually.

• Up to 3 weeks of paid family leave.

• Opportunities for career development and recognition programs.

• Option for remote work.