Title:  Sr Associate, Ballistics Engineer

Job Title: Senior Associate, Ballistics Engineer

Job Code: 28134

Job Location: Huntsville, Alabama

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

Aerojet Rocketdyne is seeking a Senior Associate Ballistics Engineer, to support our Huntsville, AL (Headquarters) operations.

This position is responsible for contributing to the Missile Solutions Engineering Ballistics group within the Design and Analysis group. This group focuses on the design, analysis and integration of solid propellant-based propulsion systems with specific responsibility for Internal Ballistics and Solid Propulsion Performance. Programs supported include both military and commercial applications. This is a fast-paced environment that requires knowledge of the entire value stream from proposals to product implementation.

Essential Functions:

55% - Perform Ballistic Modeling Activities:

• Perform trades for grain design that meet performance requirements.
• Conduct grain design, performance analysis, pretest predictions with established methodologies for motor test firings.
• Conduct post firing data correlations and/or burning rate analysis with established methodologies.
• Analyze ballistic and propellant data for model updates.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations documenting all activities.

35% - Continuous Improvement Activities:

• Update current or proposed ballistic models/methodologies to improve technical fidelity and/or design cycle time.  

10% - Design and Manufacturing Support:

• Prepare inputs for engineering drawings and specifications relating to solid rocket propellant grains.
• Coordinate design requirements of these grains with manufacturing personnel.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.
• Travel: 10%.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or other related discipline is preferred.
• Advanced degree preferred but not required.
• Experience with design and analysis of solid propulsion systems desired.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills within and outside own team which may include customers and suppliers.
• Knowledge of DoD Security Regulation is required. EAR/ITAR experience desired.

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