Sr Mechanical Engineer (Analyst - Thermal focus)

General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems•Huntsville, AL

3d•Remote

About The Position

General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their Solid Rocket Motor Engineering Team. The role requires a strong understanding of thermal analysis principles and expertise in industry-standard tools. The engineer will conduct detailed thermal analysis of solid rocket motor components, collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, interface with customers, and drive technical excellence. This is a full-time position with a 9/80 schedule and can be remote or based at their 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)

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.
Strong understanding of thermal analysis principles.
Expertise in some of the tools common in industry.

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.
Conduct detailed thermal analysis of solid rocket motor components.
Collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary teams.
Interface with customers.
Drive technical excellence.