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.
Aerojet Rocketdyne seeks an Associate Design Engineer to join our engineering design team in our Jupiter, FL location.
This position requires mechanical design skills that will be applied in designing and solving issues in the development and production of turbomachinery and other critical components for liquid rocket engines and hypersonic propulsion systems.
Working under the guidance of senior staff, the candidate will support component designs used in extreme environment applications (cryogenics, high pressure,high rotational speed, and high heat fluxes and thermal gradients.
What we can offer you: Inspiring Company Culture
– Our people support each other and work together to leave an indelible impact on our nation’s aerospace and defense legacy.
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– 3 weeks of vacation annually plus 48 hour annual sick allowance.
9/80 schedule at most locations, providing for longer weekends.
Annual year end 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.
Aerojet Rocketdyne has been recognized as one of America’s most trusted companies
– https://www.newsweek.com/americas-most-trusted-companies-2022 This position can be filled at this level or one higher.
Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): Under close supervision, the Associate Engineer will perform mechanical design engineering assignments requiring application of engineering principles, theories and concepts to develop components and integrated engine systems for launch vehicle and missile programs.
50%
– Perform design tasks that contribute to the development of part details and component assemblies and the integration of these items with component product teams and engine systems.
Interpret engineering models and drawings and perform tolerance studies.
Evaluate technical input from hardware suppliers and work with a cross functional team on producibility improvements and cost savings.
Candidate will participate in trade studies and preliminary design using 3D CAD models.
20%
– Performs or coordinates structural analysis for predicting component and system level performance in the design of the products.
Interacts with manufacturing to assure hardware is producible.
20%
– Supports preparation of engineering drawings with associated geometric dimensioning and tolerancing in accordance with ASME Y14.5 standards.
Actively participates in team meetings to assure design content for new or modified engineering designs.
Support preparation of CAD files for team approval and monitors design release.
10%
– Prepares presentations for internal and external customers.
Responsible for preparing engineering reports to support tolerance studies, engineering analyses, or failure investigations, including technical close-out reports.
Requirements: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or an appropriate discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Requirements: Strong mechanical engineering background with knowledge and understanding of mechanical systems.General understanding of manufacturing processes (welding, brazing, machining, heat treating) is necessary.Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and Power Point) is also needed.Preferred Qualifications:Working knowledge of CREO Pro-Engineer or Siemens NX CAD geometry-based modeling is desired.Experience in the design and development of mechanical systems and working knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 is desired.Experience with aerospace engines is beneficial.General component and system level knowledge of rocket propulsion hardware is desirable.May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S.
Security Clearance at the appropriate level.
Requires U.S.
Citizenship.
Must also 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 may be a condition of employment at Aerojet Rocketdyne.
Proof of vaccination or an accommodation request approved by Aerojet Rocketdyne may 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.