Senior Mechanical Engineer – Design

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

📋 Description

• Design, develop, and integrate mechanical components for solid rocket motor systems.

• Create CAD models, engineering drawings, and specifications for motor cases, nozzles, insulation systems, joints, and structural interfaces.

• Perform mechanical design integration of solid propulsion systems.

• Design mechanical systems, manage mass properties, and integrate sub-assemblies.

• Utilize engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair, and test mechanically functioning equipment.

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

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

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

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

• Investigate equipment failures, diagnose issues, and recommend solutions to maintenance teams.

• Work alongside structural, thermal, and propulsion analysts.

• Provide support throughout the entire product lifecycle from concept design and configuration development to manufacturing, assembly, and static fire testing.

• Maintain configuration control and address design challenges.

• Offer technical assistance to manufacturing and testing operations.

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

⛳️ Requirements

• Associate's Degree and 5-7 years of experience required.

• A degree in engineering is mandatory.

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

• Strong understanding of applied mechanics.

• Familiarity with design engineering principles.

• Knowledge of design optimization techniques.

• Experience with design review processes.

• Competence in mechanical engineering concepts.

• Understanding of prototyping methods.

• Experience with requirements engineering/analysis.

• Proficient in CAD software applications.

• Familiarity with computer-aided engineering (CAE) software.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to meet deadlines effectively.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Excellent problem-solving capabilities.

• Analytical thinking skills are essential.

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

• Capacity to move regularly within GD-OTS facilities.

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

• Travel up to 25% may be required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for the Gain Sharing Program.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• Short-term disability insurance.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• 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.

• Opportunities for career development and recognition programs.

• Option for remote work.