Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions and missile subsystems. They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to conduct detailed thermal analysis of solid rocket motor components while collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams and interfacing with customers to drive technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Applies engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment
• Reads and interprets blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
• Confers with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information
• Researches and analyzes customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications
• Specifies system components or directs modification of products to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance specifications
• Investigates equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to maintenance crew
• Perform detailed thermal analysis of solid rocket motor components
• Size internal insulation, external thermal protection systems, and structural insulators
• Validate models with test data; develop predictive ablation and erosion models
• Define sub-scale tests for characterizing material properties of insulators and ablators
• Evaluate and recommend ablative materials and thermal protection system solutions for applications in solid rocket motors
• Create reports and presentations documenting analysis and other supporting work
• Present to peers and customers in design reviews

Skills

• Required education and experience: Associate's Degree and 5-7 years' experience
• Discipline/Major: Engineering degree required
• Critical professional related technical skills; computer skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Preferred education and experience: Bachelor's Degree
• Knowledge, skills & abilities: Oral and written communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Analytical thinking skills
• Applied mechanics
• Design engineering
• Design optimization
• Design review
• Mechanical engineering
• Prototyping
• Requirements engineering/analysis
• CAD software
• Computer-aided engineering (CAE) software

Benefits

• Hired applicant may be eligible to participate in the Company’s Gain Sharing Program.
• Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts.
• Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution.
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Identify Theft Protection
• Enhanced Legal Services
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Educational Assistance
• Employees will receive 11 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave.

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