Chenega Corporation · 5 hours ago
Rocket Motor Production Specialist
Huntsville, AL, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expChenega Corporation is a company that supports large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology. They are seeking a Rocket Motor Production Specialist to apply technical expertise across multiple programs, developing the next generation of reentry vehicles, rocket motors, and countermeasures in support of realistic test environments for the nation’s missile defense systems.
Information Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide expertise in support of numerous rocket motor launch vehicle systems from short- to long-range class motors. These systems range from established systems with decades of heritage to new systems preparing for first-flight events. The current focus for active programs will be solid rocket motors. Experience with liquid systems will be of use for potential future projects
Support the program office in tracking motor production plans and resolving production anomalies
Evaluate design, manufacturing, test, and qualification programs for all aspects of a motor, to include the case, nozzle, and propellant
Apply expertise in motor systems to evaluate thrust performance based on case and propellant design and make recommendations to senior leaders on trade-offs and capabilities
Provide an independent review of commercial launch systems capabilities and suitability for use in MDA flight test events
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in STEM with 12+ years of experience working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD programs
Must be a US Citizen
Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
Preferred
Direct experience with manufacturing aspects of rocket motor components
MDA/DoD experience and familiarity with the Missile Defense System
Familiarity with MDA flight test targets and threats
Experience with Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) tools
Experience with explosive systems on space and launch vehicles
Familiarity with aging and surveillance programs for rocket motors
Familiarity with small ordnance testing (LSC, pyrovalves, etc.)
Experience with AIAA-S-113
Strong preference for solid rocket motors and motors for use in short-range ballistic missiles (SRBM) and larger vehicles
Experience with Stress, Loads, and Structures analysis
Experience with propellant grain manufacturing and characterization
Familiarity with ground test operations related to motor firings
Knowledge of metal and composite materials common to Rocket motor design
Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics
Familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processes
Company
Chenega Corporation
As the most successful Alaska Native village corporation, Chenega figures prominently in the diverse government services contracting marketplace supporting defense, intelligence, and federal civilian customers.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Robb Milne
CFO
Chris Andersen
Chief Development Officer, Military, Intel and Operations Support Strategic Business Unit
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