Sr Mechanical Engineer (SRM Analyst – Thermal Focus) (Remote option Available)

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions, energetics, weapons, armaments, and missile subsystems. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Solid Rocket Motor Engineering Team, where the successful candidate will conduct detailed thermal analysis of solid rocket motor components and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities:

• Perform detailed thermal analysis of solid rocket motor components
• Size internal insulation, external thermal protection systems, and structural insulators
• Validate models with test data; develop predictive ablation and erosion models
• Define sub-scale tests for characterizing material properties of insulators and ablators
• Evaluate and recommend ablative materials and thermal protection system solutions for applications in solid rocket motors
• Create reports and presentations documenting analysis and other supporting work
• Present to peers and customers in design reviews

Requirements:

• Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience
• Engineering degree required
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong understanding of thermal analysis principles
• Expertise in some of the tools common in industry
• Ability to conduct detailed thermal analysis of solid rocket motor components
• Ability to collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary teams
• Ability to interface with customers
• Ability to drive technical excellence
• In-depth conceptual and practical knowledge in own job discipline
• Basic knowledge of related job disciplines
• Ability to solve complex problems
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance
• Ability to lead projects or project steps within a broader project
• Ability to act as a resource for colleagues with less experience
• Consistent exercise of discretion & judgment
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
• Ability to confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information
• Ability to research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data
• Ability to specify system components or direct modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications
• Ability to investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and make recommendations to maintenance crew
• Bachelor's Degree
• Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Analytical thinking skills
• Applied mechanics
• Design engineering
• Design optimization
• Design review
• Mechanical engineering
• Prototyping
• Requirements engineering/analysis
• CAD software
• Computer-aided engineering (CAE) software