Senior Mechanical Engineer, Thermal Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama.

📋 Description

• Become a part of the Solid Rocket Motor Engineering Team as a Senior Mechanical Engineer.

• Perform comprehensive thermal analysis on solid rocket motor components.

• Utilize engineering methodologies 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 staff to implement operational procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical insights.

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

• Assess design feasibility, cost implications, and maintenance requirements.

• Specify system components or direct product modifications to ensure compliance with engineering and performance standards.

• Investigate equipment failures and diagnose operational issues.

• Provide recommendations to maintenance teams.

• Work alongside cross-disciplinary teams.

• Engage with customers directly.

• Promote technical excellence.

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

• A degree in engineering is mandatory.

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

• Strong oral and written communication abilities.

• Capability to meet deadlines effectively.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Strong problem-solving capabilities.

• Analytical thinking proficiency.

• Knowledge in applied mechanics.

• Experience in design engineering.

• Skills in design optimization.

• Familiarity with design reviews.

• Expertise in mechanical engineering.

• Prototyping experience.

• Knowledge of requirements engineering/analysis.

• Proficiency in CAD software.

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

• Strong preference for candidates with thermal ablative analysis experience.

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

• Regular movement within GD-OTS facilities.

• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive total rewards package.

• Healthcare benefits.

• Wellness programs.

• Retirement plans.

• Work/life balance benefits.

• Opportunities for career development.

• Recognition programs.

• Eligibility for the Gain Sharing Program.

• 9/80 work schedule.

• Option for remote work.