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The position requires substantial technical expertise in the area of carbon fiber epoxy material systems, pressure vessel design, filament winding manufacturing, and Classical Lamination Theory. This position requires theability to work with moderate to limited oversight in defining objectives, determining technical approaches, delegating tasks, reviewing deliverables, and coaching and training other employees across the company within area of expertise. The selected candidate will providetechnical leadership in the component and system design of composite cases for solid propellant and controllable solid propulsion applications.\nEssential Functions:\nLead mechanical design efforts for filament-wound composite cases, propulsion systems, and related components.\nDevelop design concepts, 3D models, and detailed engineeringdrawings.\nPerform trade studies and prepare component specifications and procedures.\nCoordinate with analysis, manufacturing, project engineering, quality, and customer support teams.\nPlan and execute design assignments within an Integrated Product Team environment.\nSupport production activities on the shop floor and at supplier locations.\nAddress nonconforming hardware, support process planning and production reviews, and ensure design requirements are met through supplier coordination.\nSupport engineering drawing and specification updates through configuration control boards.\nLead technical reviews, investigations, and risk-reduction efforts.\nSupport environmental and qualification testing, including pathfinder, subscale, component, and system-level tests.\nPrepare and present technical presentations and engineering reports for internal and external stakeholders.\nAbility to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.\nExperience in filament wound composite pressure vessel design and manufacturing methods.\nPreferred Additional Skills:\nBachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering is preferred.\nKnowledge of solid propulsion systems design and manufacturing methods.\nKnowledge and experience in strategic booster motors, tactical rocket motors, controllable solids systems.\nStrong mechanical aptitude and experience with CAD software tools (CREO), and PLM Systems (Windchill), engineering drawing and GD&T application experience.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).\nIn compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C. area, Denver, or NYC areas is $122,000 - $227,000. 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