Senior Propulsion Engineer

$105,890 - $189,545/Yr

General Atomics - Huntsville, AL

Full-time - Senior

Huntsville, AL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Propulsion Engineer at General Atomics will support Internal Research and Development (IRAD) and government contracted projects, focusing on propulsion systems for various applications. This role involves leading the analysis, design, development, integration, and testing of propulsion systems, while also providing subject matter expertise in solid rocket motors, liquid fueled rocket engines, and satellite propulsion systems.

Responsibilities

• Supports operation of engineering systems and documents any problems.
• Provides propulsion system subject matter expertise including solid rocket motors, liquid fueled rocket engines, divert and attitude control systems, and satellite/space propulsion systems.
• Leads analysis, design, development, integration and testing of propulsion systems and components.
• Performs propulsion-related analysis, conceptual sizing and design of propulsion systems.
• Manages propulsion subcontractors through the design, development, integration and test of propulsion systems.
• Devises new approaches and develops new tools to resolve unusual or complex engineering problems.
• Troubleshoots conflicting design/development requirements.
• Supports proposal and business development activities.
• Provides documentation and makes technical presentations as required.
• Represents the organization as the prime technical contact on some contracts or projects.
• Provides direction to design or technical staff and may lead a team of moderately experienced professional staff.
• Maintains the strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree, master's degree or PhD in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and progressive engineering experience as follows; nine or more years of experience with a bachelor's degree, seven or more years of experience with a master's degree, or four or more years with a PhD.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance is required.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Experience in systems engineering, systems integration, risk management, missile system development, and satellite development is highly desired.
• Proficiency with using commercially available motor design and analysis tools such as SPP is highly desired.
• Experience with developing custom propulsion design and analysis tools is desired.
• Experience with flight testing at national test ranges is desired.
• Experience in fluid dynamics modeling and analysis is desired.
• Experience with electromechanical control systems is desired.
• Demonstrates a detailed and extensive technical expertise and application of engineering principles, concepts, theory, and practice.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in project leadership.
• Ability to develop and communicate new concepts; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases.

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance Provided