Standard Job Description

This position is for a Mechanical Engineer Asc. whose responsibilities will focus on propulsion hardware and thermal analysis. Collaborating well in a team environment and having excellent communication skills are key to success in this position. In this role you will be supporting the Post Boost Control System thermal analysis team by performing and owning thermal analyses on the propulsion subsystem using standardized processes and tools (Thermal Desktop). Other related responsibilities include providing technical memos, input to data packages to support peer and customer technical presentations, and working interactively with diverse engineering disciplines. In this role, the candidate will have many opportunities for career development along the way.

Researches, plans, designs and develops mechanical products and systems such as instruments, controls, robots, engines, machines and mechanical, thermal hydraulic or heat transfer systems for production, transmission, measurement, and use of energy. Applies research to the planning, design, development, and testing of mechanical and/or electromechanical systems, instruments, controls, engines, and/or machines and is proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering or similar technical field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to work in a collaborative and team-based environment
• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance

Desired Skills

• Demonstrated ability to apply analytical thinking to solve thermal performance challenges.
• Fundamental knowledge of heat transfer and thermodynamic principles
• Understanding of mechanical and propulsion engineering principles
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal
• Self-motivated, and able and willing to support multiple projects