Mechanical Engineer III - Design

About the role

This position involves designing, analyzing, and developing advanced propulsion and aerospace systems for defense, space, and national security applications.

Responsibilities

• Apply fundamental design principles to generate actuator, pressure vessel, and solid rocket motor designs, perform stress and performance analyses, and develop control systems and valves.
• Create intricate 2D/3D CAD models, technical drawings, and assemblies, optimize productivity, and interpret GD&T symbols.
• Conduct CFD simulations, structural, thermal, and tolerance analyses, validate results, and recommend design modifications.
• Evaluate materials such as ceramics, metals, and insulators, contributing to R&D of new alloys and insulator systems.
• Perform complex manufacturing tasks, including additive manufacturing, machining, molding, casting, welding, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Handle technical communications, prepare reports, and presentations tailored to various audiences.
• Understand propellant chemistry, combustion, grain design, and formulate propellants; contribute to system mass reduction and risk management.

Requirements

• 4-7 years of mechanical or aerospace engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field required; master's preferred.
• Proficiency in design, analysis, manufacturing processes, and materials.
• Ability to travel and obtain/maintain U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. citizenship required).

Qualifications

Preferred: rocket motor testing experience, DoD Top Secret SCI clearance.

Skills

• Strong technical and analytical skills, proficiency in CAD, CFD software, and materials evaluation.
• Excellent communication skills for technical reporting and presentations.
• Ability to solve complex design challenges, optimize systems, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.