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

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•Huntsville, AL

3d•Remote

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our growing Solid Rocket Motor Engineering Team. The successful candidate for this role has a strong understanding of thermal analysis principles, with expertise in some of the tools common in industry. As a Thermal Engineer you will conduct detailed thermal analysis of solid rocket motor components. You will collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary teams, interface with customers, and drive technical excellence. This is a full-time position with a 9/80 schedule. This position can be remote or at our Huntsville, AL or Hampton, AR facility.

Requirements

Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience
Engineering degree required
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
Requires regular movement throughout GD-OTS facilities.
May need to stand for long periods of time.

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.

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.
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.