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Jr. Rocket Propulsion Engineer
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What they do
An Aerospace Engineer designs aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft using knowledge of engineering and physics, and tests prototypes to see if they work according to design. May specialize in aeronautical design and work with airplanes and helicopters, or specialize in astronautical design and work with vehicles used in outer space. May specialize in a particular area of design, such as aerodynamic flow or navigation.
$118,011 / year median in Maryland
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Jr. Rocket Propulsion Engineer
Skills
- Research
- Military
- Production Engineering
- Configuration Management
- Aerospace
- Systems Engineering
- Design Analysis
- DoD
- Analytical Skill
- Mechanical Engineering
- Schematics
- Microsoft Excel
- MATLAB
- Creo
- SolidWorks
- Testing
- Management
- Attention To Detail
- Report Writing
- Research
- Military
- Production Engineering
- Configuration Management
- Aerospace
- Systems Engineering
- Design Analysis
- DoD
- Analytical Skill
- Mechanical Engineering
- Schematics
- Microsoft Excel
- MATLAB
- Creo
- SolidWorks
- Testing
- Management
- Attention To Detail
- Report Writing
- Summary Jr.
Location:
Indian Head, MD Department:
Engineering Services Type:
Full-Time Min.Experience:
Entry-Level Salary Range:
$86,000 to $101,000 USD per year Advanced Technology & Research Corporation ( is seeking to fill the following full-time permanent position. Based in Maryland and incorporated in 1973, ATR is an equal-opportunity engineering company with a solid reputation in various engineering disciplines for the government and Fortune 500 commercial customers. Salary for the position is competitive according to qualifications. ATR offers an attractive comprehensive benefits package, including Medical/Dental insurances, free basic life/ADD, and long-term and short-term disability insurances, 401(k) plan, educational assistance program, and 5 weeks of paid leave per year for minimum seniority. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Qualified persons should apply at: ;br>PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The successful applicant will join ATR's Engineering Services Division, working as an entry level Engineer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division, Indian Head, MD. You will have an opportunity to work on world-class military programs that support the US Navy's Warfare technology as part of the Surface Systems Branch. The applicant shall work on-site with other engineers and provide support for rocket motor and energetic component In-Service and production engineering. Including fleet failure investigations, energetic components and explosive test and analysis, failure investigations, and configuration management of technical data.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- BS degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Chemical, Systems Engineering or similar
- 1+ years of engineering experience
- Experience with design, analysis, fundamentals of rocket motor propulsion is preferred
- Job experience with DoD is a plus
SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS
- Analytical skills with respect to mechanical drawings, schematics, and diagrams
- Possess strong MS Office skills to include, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Project
- Experience with MATLAB (or similar) and CAD (Creo or SolidWorks) is preferred
- Hands-on experience with testing ordnance and explosives is preferred
- Experience with working in teams and individually
- Experience with tracking and managing projects
- Experience handling multiple assignments and work in a dynamic environment
- Possess excellent verbal/written communications skills and attention to detail
- Experience with analysis report writing and weekly report writing
- Some travel required