Associate Engineer, Design Engineering 1

We are seeking an Associate Engineer, Design to join our engineering design team in our Huntsville, AL location.

This candidate will perform a variety of professional mechanical/aerospace design engineering tasks of a conceptual design, detailed design, analysis, or development nature of Solid Motor Propulsion, Controllable Solids Propulsion, and/or Air-Breathing Propulsion field.

After orientation and training, performs entry-level professional engineering assignments under close supervision and following established policies. The position requires some
professional judgment and a limited use and/or application of basic principles, theories and concepts.

Typical responsibilities include:

50% - Applying theoretical knowledge and engineering techniques to the solution of basic analytical engineering problems, correlates and analyzes data, and follows operations through a series of related detailed steps or procedures.

20% - Assisting in preparation of reports, presentations and documentation. 10% - Follows established/standard policies and procedures on details of work and makes preliminary selections and adaptations of engineering alternatives.

10% - With continuing development and experience, receives more difficult problems and supports more complex work. Contacts are primarily with immediate supervisor and other professionals in the assigned section or group.

10% - Performing a variety of engineering tasks that are planned to provide experience and familiarization with the engineering staff and Aerojet Rocketdyne programs, methods and practices.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. An advanced engineering degree is a plus. A strong mechanical aptitude and experience with CAD software tools is desired (PTC CREO preferred), as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Hands-on experience with mechanical systems is strongly preferred (aerospace, automotive, aircraft or machinery).