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Sr Engineer – Sentinel Aerospace Vehicle Equipment Solid Propulsion

Sr Engineer – Sentinel Aerospace Vehicle Equipment Solid Propulsion

CompanyThe Aerospace Coporation
LocationHill AFB, UT, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s, Master’s, PhD
Experience LevelExpert or higher

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
  • 15+ years of industry or USAF experience
  • Experience and expertise in solid rocket motor development.
  • Willing to travel domestically approx. 25%
  • This position requires an Active clearance and/or SCI access and willingness to maintain, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
  • Current, or ability to obtain SAP access.

Responsibilities

  • Working independently providing direct, on-site, support to the Sentinel Booster section, AVE division.
  • Provide technical support to the development of solid rocket motors and their associated hardware, including thrust vector control (TVC) systems, ordnance, interstages, etc.
  • Provide mission assurance for the program ensuring that the Aerospace team is applying expertise to the appropriate aspects of the program.
  • Provide front-line engagement to Sentinel leadership up to and including O-6/GS-15 level.
  • Coordinate reach-back activities with the Aerospace Engineering Technical Group (ETG) workforce located in El Segundo CA and other Aerospace locations as required.
  • Incorporate systems engineering principles for the development of the AVE and associated subsystems.
  • Providing technical support and assessment through participation in technical interchange and working group meetings
  • Prepare technical reports and presentations for disseminating findings, guidance, and technical information
  • Present technical and project status briefings to management and customers
  • This position could require up to 25% travel.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Relevant experience in SRM development associated with component design, analysis or testing.  (ie composite case, nozzle, propellant grain, performance/ballistics, etc.)
  • On-site manufacturing experience or exposure to any SRM component.
  • Utilization of systems engineering software such as Cameo, DOORs, etc for the decomposition and evaluation of requirements.
  • Active Top Secret clearance and willingness to maintain
  • Masters or Ph.D. degree from an accredited program in STEM field
  • Experience in working with the government and support contractors