Harris Geospatial Solutions
Sr Specialist, Ballistics Engineer
Harris Geospatial Solutions, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824
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Job Details
Job Title:
Senior Specialist, Ballistics Engineer Job Code:
29047 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 Specialist, Ballistics Engineer
to support our Huntsville, AL (Headquarters) operations. This position is responsible for leading the Missile Solutions Engineering Ballistics projects within the Design and Analysis group. Essential Functions
Lead 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. Develop and implement processes and tools as appropriate for the Missile Solutions Engineering Ballistics group for continued development, education and training. Provides input to Technical Road Maps and IR&D projects. Works across the company to ensure consistent application of best practices in performing job responsibilities. Provide technical guidance, mentoring and training to less experienced Engineers within Ballistics group. Review work products of peers and less experienced engineer to ensure technical adequacy. Participate in Technical Meetings (internal and external) as required to ensure technical content and maintain knowledge in this field. Work closely with the Business Development, Program Management, and Engineering Leadership to develop solutions and response to potential customer Propulsion system inquiries and proposal support. Travel: 10% Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 6 years of propulsion design engineering experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior propulsion design engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior propulsion design engineering experience. Knowledge of DoD Security Regulation is required. EAR/ITAR experience required. Active US Secret Clearance. Preferred Additional Skills
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (or other related discipline) is preferred. Advanced degree preferred, but not required. Demonstrated supervisory and strong communication skills managing a team of engineers with multiple assignments and priorities. Experience with design and analysis of solid propulsion systems essential. Understanding of and planning skills for technology development for new propulsion products, including familiarity with performance metrics such as cost, schedule, and variance analysis. Experience with Software & Engineering Associates, Inc Solid Performance Program (SPP) desired. L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Job Title:
Senior Specialist, Ballistics Engineer Job Code:
29047 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 Specialist, Ballistics Engineer
to support our Huntsville, AL (Headquarters) operations. This position is responsible for leading the Missile Solutions Engineering Ballistics projects within the Design and Analysis group. Essential Functions
Lead 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. Develop and implement processes and tools as appropriate for the Missile Solutions Engineering Ballistics group for continued development, education and training. Provides input to Technical Road Maps and IR&D projects. Works across the company to ensure consistent application of best practices in performing job responsibilities. Provide technical guidance, mentoring and training to less experienced Engineers within Ballistics group. Review work products of peers and less experienced engineer to ensure technical adequacy. Participate in Technical Meetings (internal and external) as required to ensure technical content and maintain knowledge in this field. Work closely with the Business Development, Program Management, and Engineering Leadership to develop solutions and response to potential customer Propulsion system inquiries and proposal support. Travel: 10% Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 6 years of propulsion design engineering experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior propulsion design engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior propulsion design engineering experience. Knowledge of DoD Security Regulation is required. EAR/ITAR experience required. Active US Secret Clearance. Preferred Additional Skills
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (or other related discipline) is preferred. Advanced degree preferred, but not required. Demonstrated supervisory and strong communication skills managing a team of engineers with multiple assignments and priorities. Experience with design and analysis of solid propulsion systems essential. Understanding of and planning skills for technology development for new propulsion products, including familiarity with performance metrics such as cost, schedule, and variance analysis. Experience with Software & Engineering Associates, Inc Solid Performance Program (SPP) desired. L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.
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