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This group focuses on the design, analysis and integration of solid propellant-based propulsion systems with specific responsibility for Internal Ballistics and Solid Propulsion Performance. Programs supported include both military and commercial applications. This is a fast-paced environment that requires knowledge of the entire value stream from proposals to product implementation.\nEssential Functions:\nLead ballistic modeling activities: - Perform trades for grain design that meet performance requirements. - Conduct grain design, performance analysis, pretest predictions with established methodologies for motor test firings. - Conduct post firing data correlations and/or burning rate analysis with established methodologies. - Analyze ballistic and propellant data for model updates. - Prepare technical reports and presentations documenting all activities.\nDevelops and implements processes and tools as appropriate for the Propulsion Systems Ballistics group for continued development, education and training. Provides input to Technical Road Maps and IR&D projects. Works across the company to ensure consistent application of best practices in performing job responsibilities.\nProvides technical guidance, mentoring and training to less experienced Engineers within Ballistics group. Reviews work products of peers and less experienced engineer to ensure technical adequacy. Participates in Technical Meetings (internal and external) as required to ensure technical content and maintain knowledge in this field.\nWorks closely with the Business Development, Program Management, and Engineering Leadership to develop solutions and response to potential customer Propulsion system inquiries and proposal support.\nAbility of obtain a US secret security clearance.\nTravel: 10%.\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 6 years of prior aerospace design/analysis engineering experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior aerospace design/analysis engineering experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior aerospace design/analysis engineering experience.\n2 years ballistics or solid propellent experience.\nPreferred Additional Skills:\nDegree in Aerospace, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering (or other related discipline) is preferred.\nAdvanced degree preferred but not required.\nEAR/ITAR experience is desired.\nActive US secret security clearance is preferred.\nExperience with design and analysis of solid propulsion systems is essential.\nDemonstrated supervisory and strong communication skills managing a team of engineers with multiple assignments and priorities.\nUnderstanding of and planning skills for technology development for new propulsion products, including familiarity with performance metrics such as cost, schedule, and variance analysis.\nExperience with Software & Engineering Associates, Inc Solid Performance Program (SPP) desired.\nIn compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, Vermont and Virginia is $88,500. - $164,500. 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