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The mechanical and aerospace engineer level III will be responsible to provide technical analysis of reentry system performance in hostile and normal reentry environments. This analysis can include modeling the environments as well as analyzing complex materials and structures; dynamic response of structures subjected to hypersonic aerodynamic loads and system responses to thermal and shock environments. The winning candidate will guide the development, testing and evaluation of aerospace materials; develop mechanical finite element models; use modeling and simulation tools to assess material response and system design performance.

Career level with a complete understanding and wide application of technical principles, theories and concepts. Working under only general direction, provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Bachelor's (or equivalent) with 5 - 7 years of experience, or a Master's and 3 to 5 years of experience. Responsible for providing guidance and expertise in mechanical engineering to design complex mechanical equipment and systems, and to investigate, evaluate and develop new applications for existing equipment and systems. Determines theoretical principles involved and applying advanced analytical and investigative methods and techniques. Analyzes assigned tasks to provide estimates of manpower and material required to complete. Prepares schedules for accomplishing tasks within estimates. Supervises and coordinates technicians in fabrication and installation of complex mechanical and related electronic equipment and systems. May direct field operation and maintenance activities of mechanical equipment/systems installations. Evaluates operational systems and designs modification to eliminate causes of malfunctions or changes in system requirements. Develops new applications requiring appreciable originality and ingenuity, and complex test procedures for equipment and systems which are significantly different from existing designs. Plans, organizes and conducts the development of each assignment; coordinates manpower assigned to each activity and coordinates the activities of group involved in various stages of overall program to ensure effective integration. Provides technical guidance to personnel involved with producing design fabrication drawings. Reviews and corrects drawings to ensure proper engineering techniques and required specification have been utilized. Develops, releases and maintains documentation in accordance with company and contractual requirements. Reviews, writes and edits reports such as evaluation plans, test results, technical manuals, etc. to provide recommendations, conclusions, and other data.

Required:

BS 5-7 Years, MS 3-5, PhD 0-2

Preferred:

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