Associate Engineer, Product & Component Engineering

This position is for an entry-level Product and Component Engineer for the development, fabrication and test of rocket engine hardware (system interconnects, combustion devices, valves/actuators or rotating machinery hardware). This position will be located in West Palm Beach, FL. This site operates on a 9/80 work schedule.

Under close supervision, the Associate Engineer determines approaches to objectives demonstrating a complete understanding and application of engineering principles, concepts and practices.

25% - Development and fabrication support of rocket engine components. Translates engineering and scientific concepts from preliminary ideas through product life cycle.

25% - Supplier integration with external vendors ensuing requirements are achieved on-time and within budget.

20% - Interface with other members of project or program teams, management and technical staff to provide coordination of technical, schedule and cost solutions to team objectives.

20% - Analyze and verify product design and performance for adequacy and reliability. Support investigation and resolution of hardware and process anomalies and issues identified by preventative action/corrective action boards or safety initiative activities.

10% - Develop specifications, trade studies, design concepts, systems integration and component-level test plans.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience with liquid rocket propulsion systems desired. Experience working in an equivalent engineering design/development environment is desired.