Overview: Aerojet Rocketdyne is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader providing propulsion and energetics to its space, missile defense, strategic, tactical missile and armaments customers throughout domestic and international markets.
We offer a complete line of propulsion products for launch vehicles, missile defense, and advanced hypersonic propulsion.
Visit our website at www.rocket.com for more information on how our employees Power the Future.
We have an immediate opening for a Engineering Aide III to join our Aerojet Rocketdyne (AR) Coleman Aerospace sector in Orlando, FL.
AR Coleman Aerospace produces complex single, two, and three stage launch vehicles used to support ballistic missile defense testing.
Learn more about AR Coleman Aerospace by following the link below:https://www.rocket.com/defense/targets-decoys Click below to see our product and services in action:THAAD Missile Test
• Terminal High Altitude Area Defense
– YouTube What we can offer you: Based in Central Florida our campus boasts year-round near-perfect weather.
We are located 15 minutes south of downtown Orlando, a one hour drive from Cocoa Beach, just 15 minutes away from Disney and 5 minutes away from Universal Studios.
With the many thousands of restaurants, dozens of golf courses, and numerous other attractions we are a prime location for your future workplace.
Inspiring Company Culture
– Our people support each other and work together to leave an indelible impact on our nation’s aerospace and defense legacy.
Read more about our culture: Careers | Aerojet Rocketdyne Rest and Relaxation
– 3 weeks of vacation to start plus separate sick allowance.
9/80 schedule providing for longer weekends.
Annual week-long holiday company closure, plus company paid holidays.
Comprehensive Health Benefits
– Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts, and Wellness Prepare for the Future
– 401(k) with company match Professional Development
– Tuition assistance program, Employee recognition program, and Leadership development program Employee Resource Groups – Local and Enterprise employee-led volunteer groups to create community, awareness, impact, and to support a culture where everyone belongs.
This current opening may be filled at this level as posted or at one level higher.
Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): 20%
– Administrative Support to the Chief Program Engineer in gathering and supplying data needed to make program technical decisions.
Prints, collates, and assembles reports/materials for distribution.
20%
– Provide administrative support to design engineers by tracking and providing status of the progress of engineering designs though the project development cycle.
The Engineering Aide will input technical requirements into the DOORs database and review results with the engineering community.
20%
– Administrative Support to Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) in the execution of development of products as well as the build & test of the products through the analysis of IPT data provided by team members and report findings to the Program Lead.
20%
– Schedules meetings and rooms.
Notifies all participants of meetings and other functions in advance.
Takes minutes and record/track action items from meetings.
10%
– Provides clerical support for department/unit as required; which may include maintaining established office calendars and other collaboration tools 10%
– Ad hoc projects as deemed necessary.
Requirements: Required Skills: High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years of related experienceSolid computer skills and experience using the Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Must have extensive experience with project planning using Microsoft Project and capability to understand schedules and make suggestions to mitigate potential problems.
Must have the ability to work independently and within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) Environment.
Must have excellent communication skills to communicate with multi-functional engineering personnel/organizations related to budget & schedule development, manpower plans, and schedule status.
Desired Skills: Experience working with an engineering organization.
Experience in generating and presenting data to peers and management.
Experience with Missile Defense Agency customer desired.
In addition, Individual should have basic understanding of finance and accounting process and Earned Value Management, as they may also be asked to support various finance related activities for the Engineering organization.
Requires U.S.
Citizenship, U.S.
Permanent Residency or other status as a U.S.
Person.
Must be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information and having dual citizenship may preclude you from being able to meet this requirement.
Being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 is a condition of employment at Aerojet Rocketdyne.
Proof of vaccination or an accommodation request approved by Aerojet Rocketdyne will be required prior to starting employment with the Company.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements: Employees in these positions must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer; stamina to sit or stand and maintain attention to detail despite interruptions; may occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 25 pounds; may require occasional walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and/or bending; and vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
May require the ability to travel by air or auto.
May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coat.
These positions may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization.