Principle, Chief Engineer

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 is seeking a Principle Chief Engineer to join our Huntsville, Al Facility.

As part of our Controllable Solids Defense team, you will lead, plan and execute this development program’s engineering efforts. Serve as an engineering lead role to coordinate design, analysis, systems engineering, avionics, and component project engineering for a Controllable Solids Defense development program.

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. 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 position can be hired at one level higher.

Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each)

50%- Determines technical objectives and approaches: plan, conduct and technically direct the engineering production/development efforts. Leading and directing failure/anomaly investigations in support of development and test efforts. Provide coordination across the functional areas and with program management. Be responsible for the development effort under the general direction of the Program Manager(s). Responsibilities include planning the engineering activity and then providing the technical direction to ensure the technical success of the program. Working supplier issues and traveling to suppliers as needed. Traveling to the customer location as required.30%- Represent Engineering planning and progress to the customer, including informal communications and the preparation of formal presentations and reports. Prepare program plans. Prepare/edit proposals, reports and presentations documenting status, issues and results. Work closely with the development team and others to assure successful completion of project milestones. Ensuring SDRLs are completed on time.10% - Generate affordability strategy, documentation, procedures, specifications and plans. Influence design, development, integration, and testing of components and systems for aerospace applications.10%- Perform other assignments as required.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 12 years of experience on solid propulsion projects, including team lead experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). Advanced degree preferred. CAD knowledge desirable. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software required.

May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level.  Requires US Citizenship.  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 may be 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.