Senior Principal R&D Engineer, SRM Ballistician

General Dynamics

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General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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TL;DR · Senior Principal R&D Engineer, SRM Ballistician

The Sr Prin R&D Engineer - SRM Ballistician joins the engineering team to drive research, design, and development of new or improved products and processes. This role involves creating rocket motor concepts to meet customer requirements while refining grain geometries and optimizing burn rates, thrust, and pressure curves. The engineer will lead static fire test campaigns, perform ground-based prototyping, and conduct data reduction on strand burner and full-scale motor data to determine propellant properties. Key responsibilities include overseeing propellant casting and curing cycles, utilizing CAD or CAE systems for modeling, and developing technical documentation. Required skills include proficiency in Microsoft Office, product innovation, and quantitative research. The role addresses complex propulsion challenges by solving unique problems related to rocket motor performance and manufacturing optimization within the munitions and missile subsystems domain.

What you'll do

  • Create rocket motor concepts that meet specific customer requirements.
  • Refine grain geometries and optimize burn rates, thrust, and pressure curves.
  • Lead static fire test campaigns and ground-based prototyping programs.
  • Analyze test data to validate performance and investigate technical anomalies.
  • Reduce strand burner, subscale, and full-scale motor data to determine propellant properties.
  • Oversee propellant casting, curing cycles, and the review of tool designs.
  • Utilize CAD or CAE systems to model new designs and produce detailed engineering drawings.
  • Develop technical documentation and communicate research findings to internal and external bodies.

What we're looking for

  • An Associate's Degree is required for this position.
  • A Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
  • An Engineering degree is required.
  • Candidates must have 10-12 years of experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) is required.
  • Experience in product innovation, intelligence, research, and project scoping is preferred.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills are preferred.
  • Analytical and critical thinking skills are preferred.

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