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Job Description What does it take to push the limits of technology? Bold Thinking. Working at BAE Systems means working with a leader in next generation and safer energetics for our warfighters. We take pride in the work we do and think you will too. Right now, our Ordinance Systems team is looking for an experienced Aerospace Engineer with computer programming experience to focus on Rocket Development. As part of our Engineering team, you will work with like-minded and similarly focused scientists, technicians, and engineers, to help develop solutions that keep our nation safe. That's not all. You will also have opportunities to grow your career and enjoy work-life balance with a flexible work schedule with the ability to work remotely 1-2 days / week. We also offer competitive salary packages and a friendly work environment. As a Senior Aerospace Engineer focusing on Rocket Development, you will: * Design, analyze, build, and test rocket motors for aerospace and defense applications * Lead development programs and support other programs with design and analysis * Size motors, grains and nozzles * Develop estimates of rocket motor performance * Design mechanical motor components, including motor cases, propellant grain and nozzles * Select and implement equipment for motor and component testing * Predict motor performance using computer simulations * Perform design optimization analyses * Use internally developed and commercially available codes to perform computer-aided analyses * Perform computational fluid dynamics on internal motor flows and external plumes * Perform thermal analysis on composite insulators and motor structural components * Perform finite element structural analysis on composite and metal components * Assess design and test risks using quantitative risk assessment methods * Present technical work products to peers, senior leadership and external customers * This role requires regular presence in a manufacturing or fabrication environment. The incumbent must be able to access and safely navigate production areas which may include climbing, kneeling, stooping, and working in confined spaces. Must also be able to comply with all requirements including the use of required personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with company policy. Required Education, Experience, & Skills * Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related scientific / mathematical field. Must have completed coursework in physics and differential equations. * 4+ years' experience in engineering design and analysis * Experience with CAD software (e.g. Autodesk, Solidworks, Pro-Engineer, etc.) * Experience with computer programming such as C#, C++, or Python * Able to think critically and work creatively * Good understanding of thermodynamics and/or fluid dynamics * We will consider candidates with fewer years experience for a more junior position or additional experience for a more senior position Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills * Python and C# experience highly desirable * Experience in design of aerospace propulsion or structures or rocketry * Experience with Solidworks * Experience with modeFrontier, DAKOTA, or similar optimization tools * Experience in creating and interpreting engineering drawings * Experience with Star-CCM+ * Working knowledge of composite materials and structures (especially pressure vessels) * Object Oriented Programming Experience (C++, Java etc.) * Proficient in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Analysis, Thermal Analysis, and/or Finite Element Structural Analysis (Solidworks, ANSYS, ABAQUS etc.) #LI-Hybrid #LI-JR Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $88189 - $149922 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics. About BAE Systems Platforms & Services BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.