Astrion · 1 day ago
Rocket Motor Production Specialist
Redstone Arsenal, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
12+ years expAstrion is at the forefront of new missile defense technologies, engaged with the Missile Defense Agency’s rigorous engineering efforts. The Rocket Motor Production Specialist will support the MDA Targets and Countermeasures Chief Engineer office by applying expertise to develop the next generation of reentry vehicles and rocket motors.
ManufacturingSpace Travel
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. Current focus for active programs will be solid rocket motors. Experience with liquid systems will be of use for possible future projects
Support 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 propellent
Apply expertise in motor systems to evaluate thrust performance based on case and propellent design and make recommendations to senior leaders on trade-offs and capabilities
Provide independent review of commercial launch systems capabilities and suitability for use for MDA flight test events
Travel as required to support oversight, meetings, reviews, etc
Qualification
Required
Master's degree with 12+ years of relevant experience
Note: Bachelor's degree with 20+ years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Master's degree
Active DoD Secret security clearance, which requires US Citizenship
Direct experience with manufacturing aspects of rocket motor components. Strong preference for solid rocket motors and motors for use in short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) and larger vehicles
Experience with Stress, Loads, and Structures analysis
Experience with propellent 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
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Preferred
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
Company
Astrion
Astrion is a provider of mission support and advanced engineering services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
David Zolet
Chief Executive Officer
Dalia Khanafseh
Senior Vice President, Transformation
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