Mechanical Engineer (5+ years): Mechanical-Fluidic Systems

About the role

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will have a key role in supporting the design, analysis, component specification, integration and commissioning of facilities required for 21st century energetic material and Solid Rocket Motor manufacturing. Specifically, you will join a multi-disciplinary team responsible for all aspects of requirement verifications, upgrade and anomaly resolution, design, analysis, test, and deployment of hardware and control sub-systems related to a disruptive new method for nitrocellulose production.

Responsibilities

• Identify blockers and guide processes to address anomalies and performance shortfalls
• Verify requirements are satisfied
• Deliver on the agreed upon master schedule while adhering to environmental and safety best practices

Requirements

• Demonstrated success in fluid mechanics analysis, mechanical design, thermal/stress analysis, and test
• Experience scoping pumps, mixers, heat exchangers, ovens, precision flow meters, etc.
• Demonstrated experience collaborating with Data/Automation/Controls engineers
• 5+ years' experience with Solidworks CAD and PDM or equivalent
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams of ~5 engineers
• Leadership experience may be considered valuable for one open position

Qualifications

• Analysis skills from notebook level to advanced simulation capturing stress, fluid flow, thermal and/or electrical power
• Electro/mechanical hands-on assembly and trouble-shooting aptitude
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance
• Must be a US Person as defined by § 120.62 of the ITAR