Prin Mechanical Engineer (SRM - Structural Analyst) (Remote Option Available)
About The Position
General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer with a strong structural engineering background to support its growing Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) Engineering Team. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in the structural design and analysis of solid rocket motors and related propulsion components. This role is responsible for leading the structural design, development, integration, and verification of critical SRM hardware. Key focus areas include structural modeling, analysis, and documentation for components such as motor cases, nozzles, insulation systems, joints, load-bearing interfaces, and other primary structures. This position may be performed remotely or onsite at their Huntsville, AL., Niceville, FL., or Hampton, AR locations.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree and 8-10 years' experience
- Engineering degree required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Applied mechanics
- Design engineering
- Design optimization
- Design review
- Mechanical engineering
- Prototyping
- Requirements engineering/analysis
- CAD software
- Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) software
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Analytical thinking skills.
Responsibilities
- Applies advanced engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment.
- Guides the interpretation of blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
- Collaborates with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information.
- Researches and analyzes customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications.
- Specifies system components or directs modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications.
- Investigates equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and makes recommendations to maintenance crew.
- Leading the structural design, development, integration, and verification of critical SRM hardware.
- Structural modeling, analysis, and documentation for components such as motor cases, nozzles, insulation systems, joints, load-bearing interfaces, and other primary structures.
Benefits
- medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance
- pre-tax spending accounts
- 401k plan
- Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accident Insurance
- Identify Theft Protection
- Enhanced Legal Services
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Educational Assistance
- Employee Assistance Program
- paid holidays
- 120 hours of PTO annually
- up to 3 weeks paid family leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
Education Level
Associate degree
