Specialist Engineer, Ballistics (Huntsville, AL)
Huntsville, Alabama
Employer: L-3 Technologies
Industry:
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
We are seeking an Specialist Ballistic Engineer for our Huntsville, AL location.
Working under direct supervision;
55% - Perform ballistic modeling activities:
35% - Continuous Improvement activities: Update current or proposed ballistic models/methodologies to improve technical fidelity and/or design cycle time.
10% - Design and Manufacturing Support: Prepare inputs for engineering drawings and specifications relating to solid rocket propellant grains. Coordinates design requirements of these grains with manufacturing personnel.
Requires a PhD degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering) or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Additional Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
Working under direct supervision;
55% - Perform ballistic modeling activities:
- Perform trades for grain design that meet performance requirements.
- Conduct grain design, performance analysis, pretest predictions with established methodologies for motor test firings.
- Conduct post firing data correlations and/or burning rate analysis with established methodologies.
- Analyze ballistic and propellant data for model updates.
- Prepare technical reports and presentations documenting all activities.
35% - Continuous Improvement activities: Update current or proposed ballistic models/methodologies to improve technical fidelity and/or design cycle time.
10% - Design and Manufacturing Support: Prepare inputs for engineering drawings and specifications relating to solid rocket propellant grains. Coordinates design requirements of these grains with manufacturing personnel.
Requires a PhD degree in Engineering (Aerospace, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering) or an equivalent combination of experience and education. Additional Requirements:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is expected.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Doctorate degree in a field of engineering that relates to solid rocket motor phenomenology is preferred.
- Knowledge and experience with aerospace product development efforts is desired.
- Experience in software development is a plus.
Created: 2024-08-30
Reference: 12726
Country: United States
State: Alabama
City: Huntsville
ZIP: 35801
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