Senior Rocket Development Engineer

Job Description:

Job Description
What does it take to push the limits of technology? Bold Thinking. Working at BAE Systems means working with a leader in next generation and safer energetics for our warfighters. We take pride in the work we do and think you will too. Right now, our Ordinance Systems team is looking for experienced Rocket Development Engineers with computer programming experience.

As part of our Engineering team, you will work like-minded and similarly focused scientists, technicians, and engineers, to help develop solutions that keep our nation safe. That’s not all. You will also have opportunities to grow your career and enjoy work-life balance with a flexible work schedule with the ability to work remotely 1-2 days / week. We also offer competitive salary packages and a friendly work environment.

As a Senior Rocket Development Engineer, you will:

Design, analyze, build, and test rocket motors for aerospace and defense applications.
Lead development programs and support other programs with design and analysis. 
Size motors, grains and nozzles
Develop estimates of rocket motor performance
Design mechanical motor components, including motor cases, propellant grain and nozzles
Select and implement equipment for motor and component testing
Predict motor performance using computer simulations
Perform design optimization analyses
Use internally developed and commercially available codes to perform computer-aided analyses
Perform computational fluid dynamics on internal motor flows and external plumes
Perform thermal analysis on composite insulators and motor structural components
Perform finite element structural analysis on composite and metal components
Assess design and test risks using quantitative risk assessment methods
Present technical work products to peers, senior leadership and external customers

Job Requirements:

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related scientific / mathematical field. Must have completed coursework in physics and differential equations
4+ years’ experience in engineering design and analysis
Experience with CAD software (e.g. Autodesk, Solidworks, Pro-Engineer, etc.)
Experience with computer programming such as C#, C++, or Python
Able to think critically and work creatively
Good understanding of thermodynamics and/or fluid dynamics

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Python and C# Experience Highly Desirable
Experience in design of aerospace propulsion or structures
Experience with Solidworks
Experience with modeFrontier, DAKOTA, or similar optimization tools
Experience in creating and interpreting engineering drawings
Experience with Star-CCM+
Working knowledge of composite materials and structures (especially pressure vessels)
Object Oriented Programming Experience (C++, Java etc.)
Proficient in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Analysis, Thermal Analysis, and/or Finite Element Structural Analysis (Solidworks, ANSYS, ABAQUS etc.)

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $86460 - $146982

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Job Ident #: 113373BR

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs

BAE Systems is a premier global defense and security company with approximately 100,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions...

Benefits:
Competitive

Supported Manufacturers:
Various

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Job Info

Location

Radford, Virginia, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs