Sr Mechanical Engineer (SRM - Ballistician) (Remote Option Available)

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•Huntsville, AL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer with a strong background in solid rocket motor ballistics to support our growing Solid Rocket Motor Engineering Team. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in internal ballistics, performance prediction, and propulsion system modeling, along with familiarity in industry-standard analysis tools. In this role, you will perform detailed ballistic analyses of SRM components, collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams, interface with customers, and provide technical leadership across the program. This is a full-time position with a 9/80 schedule. Remote work is available, or candidates may work onsite at our Huntsville, AL, Niceville FL, or Hampton, AR facilities.

Requirements

Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience
Engineering degree required
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Nice To Haves

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.
Deep expertise in internal ballistics, performance prediction, and propulsion system modeling.
Familiarity in industry-standard analysis tools.

Responsibilities

Applies engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment.
Reads and interprets blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports.
Confers 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 to make recommendations to maintenance crew.
Perform detailed ballistic analyses of SRM components.
Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams.
Interface with customers.
Provide technical leadership across the program.