Project Engineering Specialist

Role Overview

• Perform and/or coordinate propulsion program tasks in conjunction with program management
• Implement design and analysis tasks and oversee special studies and experiments
• Coordinate ballistic, thermal, and structural analyses
• Perform post-test examination, analyses, and reporting while supporting the program technical lead
• Support Engineering teams working on solid rocket motor development and production program tasks/problem resolution
• Monitor technical progress and interface with Program Management and customers
• Provide technical consultation to Program Management and Business Development for business development activities
• Provide inputs to written and verbal status reports to Engineering lead and Management
• Conceive and plan projects involving the development of new methods to attain objectives
• Provide direction in problem investigations and resolution across functional areas

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior Project Engineering experience
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior Project Engineering experience
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior Project Engineering experience
• Knowledge of pertinent codes, rules, and regulations related to areas of engineering assignments
• Use of engineering test equipment, CAD, and computer applications with various office and engineering software applications
• Systems engineering principles in Requirements and Risk & Opportunity management
• Principles of budget and schedule management for assigned project scope, such as Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Understanding of rocket propulsion component(s) and theory of operation
• Understanding and/or leading Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) process

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements