Senior Engineer, Valves and Actuators

Sr. Engineer Job Duties:
* Work with minimal direction and exercise judgement in reaching objectives and executing assignments
* Act as an external spokesperson for the organization on matters pertaining to program plans and objectives
* Serve as a technical authority and provide guidance and training to more junior personnel.
* Lead development and supports production and test of rocket engine propellant control components.
* Apply engineering and scientific concepts to challenges ranging from preliminary ideas through product life cycle.
* Communicate with external suppliers ensuring requirements are achieved on time and within budget.
* Collaborate with other members of project or program teams, management, and technical staff to provide coordination of technical, schedule and cost solutions to team objectives.
* Use engineering and scientific principles to prevent, investigate, and resolve hardware and process anomalies.
* Develop trade studies, design concepts, systems integration and component-level test plans.

KNOWLEDGE / SKILL / ABILITY / EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
* A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related field is required
* Five (5) years of experience in design, production, and test of electromechanical or fluid control components or an equivalent combination of postgraduate education and experience are required.
* Technical expertise in fluid mechanics, structural dynamics, electricity, and magnetism.
* Understanding and use of analytical, design or process procedures pertinent to Rocket engine valve and actuator development.
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications and develop planning and procedures for assembly and test.
* Project skills in developing MS Project scheduling and Earned Value Measurement Systems is a plus. May require the use of engineering test equipment, CAD, and/or various computer systems.
* Ability to operate effectively in a team environment. Demonstrated leadership skills are required.
* Requires U.S. Citizenship or status as a U.S. Person.