Senior Mechanical Engineer – Ballistician

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

📋 Description

• Conduct comprehensive ballistic analyses of solid rocket motor components.

• Provide support to the Solid Rocket Motor Engineering Team.

• Utilize engineering techniques for designing, installing, modifying, analyzing, repairing, and testing mechanically functioning equipment.

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

• Collaborate with engineers and other personnel to establish operating procedures, troubleshoot system malfunctions, and deliver technical information.

• Research and assess customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other relevant data.

• Analyze the feasibility, costs, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.

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

• Examine equipment failures, diagnose operational issues, and provide recommendations to maintenance teams.

• Work alongside cross-functional engineering teams.

• Engage with customers effectively.

• Offer technical leadership throughout the program.

• Operate independently with minimal guidance to resolve complex issues.

• May lead projects or specific project phases and serve as a resource for less experienced colleagues.

⛳️ Requirements

• Associate's Degree with 5-7 years of relevant experience.

• An engineering degree is mandatory.

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

• Strong expertise in solid rocket motor ballistics.

• In-depth knowledge of internal ballistics, performance prediction, and propulsion system modeling.

• Familiar with industry-standard analysis tools.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Capable of meeting deadlines effectively.

• Strong interpersonal abilities.

• Proficient problem-solving skills.

• Analytical thinking capabilities.

• Knowledge in applied mechanics.

• Experience in design engineering.

• Proficient in design optimization and review.

• Background in mechanical engineering.

• Skills in prototyping.

• Experience in requirements engineering and analysis.

• Proficient in CAD software.

• Knowledge of computer-aided engineering (CAE) software.

• Ability to remain stationary at a desk and/or computer for extended durations.

• Capacity to move regularly throughout GD-OTS facilities.

• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time, if necessary.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and basic life insurance.

• 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.

• Eligibility for Gain Sharing Program.

• Opportunities for career development and recognition programs.

• Remote work options available.

• 9/80 work schedule.