Aerojet Jobshttp://jobs.aerojet.com2012-05-25 03:21:32.785070USASacramento (Rancho Cordova)Associate Engineer - Mission Architecture Job ID: 6950 # Positions: 1 Location: US-CA-Sacramento (Rancho Cordova) Experience (Years): 0 Posted Date: 1/25/2012 Category: Engineering - Other More information about this job: Overview: OPENING IS FOR A JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2012 START. In this position within Mission Architecture and Advanced Development Engineering, the engineer will work with senior engineers to develop preliminary designs and perform trade studies of new propulsion and advanced technology systems. The engineer will perform preliminary sizing analyses, model the system design, and create documents to communicate the design intent. This individual will mentor under the senior engineers to develop the necessary design skills required to create system designs. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): 75% - Working under the leadership of senior engineers within the Mission Architecture group, develop preliminary designs and perform trade studies of significant, complex, innovative and advanced propulsion and technology systems to meet customer requirements. Perform appropriate supporting analyses encompassing system sizing, mass estimation, cost, electrical integration, structural integration, control systems and performance. Create concept of operation, requirements development, and initial system architectures for advanced technology systems. Development of sizing and performance tools and analysis creation using STK, FORTRAN or MATLAB. 15% - Assists in the development of presentations and present designs to customers. 10% - Work directly with internal and external customers to identify requirements. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Physics, or other relevant discipline/science (or equivalent combination of education and experience) required. Double major is highly desired. Course and lab work in energy conversion, instrumentation, and power plant operations is desired. Advanced degree preferred. Some directly applicable industry or research experience in power plant or energy conversion technologies is desired. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship). Apply for this job: * Apply for this jobonline * E-mail a friend about this job We consider the consistent demonstration of positive, cooperative, self-motivated, courteous and professional behavior to be an essential function of every position. While different positions have different primary areas of responsibility and technical expertise, everyone needs to work as a team, and we expect all employees to contribute as necessary to get the job done. Unless otherwise stated in the requirements section of an individual job listing, our positions require U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3). Aerojet is an EEO Employer, M/F/V/D Individuals with a disability requiring accommodation during the application and/or the interview process should e-mail the Human Resources Department atAccommodation Request.2012-01-26 03:12:21United StatesAerojetCalifornia6950CASacramento (Rancho Cordova), CA26119957http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/26119957/job