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The company offers a complete line of propulsion products for launch vehicles, missile defense, tactical and advanced hypersonic propulsion.\nThis is a Sr Specialist-level design engineering position with a focus on component and system design of solid propulsion systems used on solid rocket motors and/or controllable solid systems. Work is performed with minimal direction. The position exercises latitude in determining objectives and approaches on assignments. The candidate will lead component and system design that could include Hot Gas Thrusters, Insulation Systems, Manifolds, Ignition Systems, Pressure Vessels, and Test Hardware used in Controllable Solid Propulsion Systems, or other advanced Propulsion Systems.\nEssential Functions:\nMust be able to obtain a security clearance.\nComplete working knowledge of application of concepts, practices, and techniques. \nMay be responsible for mechanical design activities for composite case and solid propulsion systems and components.\nDevelop design concepts, 3D models and support the development of detailed drawings for the manufacture of parts.\nConduct trade studies and develop component specifications and procedures as required. Interact with component analysis, manufacturing, project engineering, quality and customer support groups.\nPlan and execute complex design tasks with general oversight and work effectively within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment. Review of work products. \nParticipate in shop floor and production hardware processing at suppliers and internally. Provide input to address nonconforming hardware, process planning, support production meetings, and work with supply chain to assure that design requirements are met.\nSupport engineering drawing and specification updates at configuration change boards.\nDevelop or assist with developing test plans and technical reviews.\nAssist in the identification and support of risk reduction and environmental test requirements. This may include manufacturing pathfinders, subscale testing, component and system level qualification tests.\nPrepare material and support presentations for internal and external customers. Responsible for preparing engineering reports to support tolerance studies, engineering analyses or failure investigations, including technical close-out reports.\nTravel: 25%.\nAbility to obtain a US Secret Security Clearance.\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior Mechanical Design experience; Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior Mechanical Design experience; or in lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior Mechanical Design experience. \nPreferred Additional Skills:\nExperience with CAD software tools (CREO), and PLM Systems (Windchill).\nFamiliar with ASME Y14.5.\nExperience with Solid Rocket Motors is preferred.\nKnowledge of solid propulsion systems design and manufacturing methods.\nIn compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, is $USA2 $102,000 -$189,000. 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