[{"country_short": "USA", "city": "Huntsville", "description": "Executive Director - Space Programs\n\n\n\nJob ID: 7119\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-AL-Huntsville\nExperience (Years): 14\n\nZip: ..\nPosted Date: 5/8/2012\n\nCategory: Executive/Management - Other \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nResponsible for overall strategic direction, control and coordination of Aerojet-Huntsville Space programs and for startup of Southeast Operational office.\n\nPrimary interface for communications with the customer and Aerojet, and is accountable for the successful accomplishment of all assigned program contractual requirements.\n\nResponsible for strategic planning and execution focused on Aerojet Space Business Growth in the Huntsville area.\n\nResponsible for identification of, development of relationships with and management of interfaces and scope execution via Southeast Area partners and subcontractors.\n\nTypically accomplishes results through other program managers and supervisors and matrixed functional team members.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n(25%) Manage Huntsville Space Programs, Discretionary and assigned New business efforts. Meet Contract requirements, Aerojet financial goals and maintain customer satisfaction. Management of cross functional and cross site Aerojet teams will be required. Programs must be managed consistent with Aerojet Policies and Standards.\n\n(25%) Develop and execute Strategies and Tactics to Grow the Huntsville Space Programs business. Work collaboratively with Business Development, Huntsville office field management and Space Business unit peers and management to identify and execute strategies and associated tactics to grow the Aerojet Space business and footprint in the SouthEast.\n\n(25%) Identify and develop and assist in formalizing partnerhips in the southeast area consistent with growth strategies. Provide executive level interfacing/management of these relationships on a go forward basis. Implement actions required to formalize partnerships and manage work associated with them. Work will be accomplished in collaboration with the Subcontracts organization, Business Development and Contracts and Legal Organizations.\n\n(10%) Represent Aerojet in the Space Community with a focus on the SouthEast. Actively seek and Participate in industry panels, forums and conferences in a leadership role.\n\n(10%) Develop assigned Program managers consistent with Aerojet Program Management Disciplines. All assigned PM\u2019s need to be properly trained and have growth plans consistent with Aerojet Program Management Command Media.\n\n\n(5%) Assist in other Space Business Unit duties as assigned.\nRequirements:\nBachelor\u2019s degree, and at least 14 years of directly related experience, 8 years of which must have been successfully managing a related function, with an emphasis in a business/technical environment. Advanced degree preferred. Requires ability to direct and control overall organizational resources. Demonstrated managerial level leadership. Demonstrated ability to work in a crossfunctional and matrixed environment. Demonstrated knowledge of the NASA customer and organization. Heritage and ties to the Southeast part of the country a strong desire.", "date_new": "2012-05-08 20:07:46", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/28547723/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Executive Director - Space Programs", "reqid": "7119", "state": "Alabama", "state_short": "AL", "location": "Huntsville, AL", "uid": 28547723}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Huntsville", "description": "Engineering Specialist - Spacecraft Vehicle Design\n\n\n\nJob ID: 7132\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-AL-Huntsville\nExperience (Years): 9\n\nZip: ..\nPosted Date: 3/6/2012\n\nCategory: Engineering - System Engineering \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nPerform assignments requiring a broad understanding of engineering principles and a working knowledge of other related disciplines. Work in an integrated product team environment developing rocket propulsion systems.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n75% - Conduct functional analysis to define rocket and air-breathing propulsion systems architecture and objectives. Perform rocket propulsion trade studies of both liquid and solid propellant systems in order to select optimum solutions that meet mission needs. Select concept baselines that optimize cost/benefit trades. Conduct preliminary sizing of propulsion systems and develop derived requirements of propulsion sub-systems and components. Define interfaces and mechanical integration using CAD tool. Develop design solutions through component selection methods that minimize development risk through use of prior qualification histories. Leads efforts for derivation of internal requirements, requirement allocation, and compliance management. Defines verification plans using customer requirements and contract statement of work (SOW). Provide system fault tolerance, health monitoring, and/or control system considerations in development. Conducts project risk assessments and prepares and reports results on compliance plans.\n\n25% - Provide project leadership of the design team and communicate results in oral presentations and written communication. Balance technical, cost and schedule risks during development project to achieve successful outcomes.\n\nRequirements:\nBachelor\u2019s degree in Engineering or appropriate discipline/science and 9 years of directly related technical experience in Engineering disciplines or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced degree desirable. Experience with structural and dynamic analyses for high precision optical support platforms. Experience with modeling of lightweight honeycomb sandwich structures. Working knowledge of POST mission analysis design tools desirable. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2012-03-06 21:26:00", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/26963264/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Engineering Specialist - Spacecraft Vehicle Design", "reqid": "7132", "state": "Alabama", "state_short": "AL", "location": "Huntsville, AL", "uid": 26963264}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Huntsville", "description": "Engineering Specialist - Systems Analysis\n\n\n\nJob ID: 7137\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-AL-Huntsville\nExperience (Years): 9\n\nZip: ..\nPosted Date: 3/6/2012\n\nCategory: Engineering - System Engineering \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nPerforms rocket propulsion system engineering assignments requiring a broad understanding of systems analysis principles and a working knowledge of other related disciplines to define rocket propulsion system architecture and objectives. Plans and delegates work tasks to other system analysis team members. Must be able to work independently as well as collaborate with large development teams.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n60% - Apply advanced techniques and theories to perform transient and steady state analysis for liquid rocket propulsion systems. Apply knowledge of cryogenic and storable propellant properties, design consideration, and modeling characteristics. Guide and mentor team in using and developing system simulation software tools such as Matlab/Simulink and other custom software applications. Develop rocket propulsion hardware and software requirements, including involvement in and coordination of derivation of internal requirements allocation while considering statistical techniques to establish acceptable tolerance limits. Work with team members to develop compliance assessments and verification plans. Analyze test data, comparing to performance predictions and trend applicable parameters. Conduct trade studies comparing performance with cost/benefit analysis and define systems architectures. Work with teams to assess system fault tolerance and health monitoring and sensor application.\n\n20% - Document work in reports and presentations, and presents results to large diverse audiences that include customer and industry technical experts.\n\n20% - Review work of peers and less experienced engineers. Lead and participate in Integrated Product Team meetings. Plan and support propulsion system development tests and verification testing through liquid rocket motor test setup, conduct, and data reduction.\n\nRequirements:\nBachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering or appropriate discipline/science, with coursework in propulsion systems and systems engineering and at least nine (9) years of directly applicable industry technical experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience). Advanced degree in a related field preferred. Rocket propulsion industry technical experience and demonstrated skills with Matlab/Simulink, C/C++, Python, Easy 5 or equivalent tools preferred. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2012-03-06 21:25:55", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/26963262/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Engineering Specialist - Systems Analysis", "reqid": "7137", "state": "Alabama", "state_short": "AL", "location": "Huntsville, AL", "uid": 26963262}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Huntsville", "description": "Engineering Specialist - System Design & Analysis\n\n\n\nJob ID: 7121\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-AL-Huntsville\nExperience (Years): 9\n\nZip: ..\nPosted Date: 3/1/2012\n\nCategory: Engineering - System Engineering \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nUnder little or no direction, perform assignments requiring a broad understanding of engineering principles, system level design, analysis and a working knowledge of other related disciplines. Work in an integrated product team environment developing innovative propulsion systems.\n\n\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n60% - Conduct functional analysis to define rocket and air-breathing propulsion systems architecture and objectives. Perform propulsion trade studies in order to select optimum solutions that meet mission needs. Select concept baselines that optimize cost/benefit trades. Conduct preliminary sizing of propulsion systems, and develop derived requirements of propulsion sub-systems and components. Develop design solutions through component selection methods that minimize development risk through use of prior qualification histories. Leads efforts for derivation of internal requirements, requirement allocation, and compliance management. Defines verification plans using customer requirements and contract statement of work (SOW). Provide system fault tolerance, health monitoring, and/or control system considerations in development. Conducts project risk assessments and prepares and reports results on compliance plans.\n\n20% - Document work in reports and presentations, and presents results to large diverse audiences that include customer and industry technical experts.\n\n20% - Review work of peers and less experienced engineers. Lead and participate in Integrated Product Team meetings. Plan and support propulsion system development tests and verification testing through liquid rocket motor test setup, conduct, and data reduction.\n\n\nRequirements:\nBachelor\u2019s degree in Engineering or appropriate discipline/science and 9 years of directly related technical experience in Engineering disciplines or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced degree desirable. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2012-03-01 21:20:50", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/26869937/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Engineering Specialist - System Design & Analysis", "reqid": "7121", "state": "Alabama", "state_short": "AL", "location": "Huntsville, AL", "uid": 26869937}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Huntsville", "description": "Senior Engineer - Systems Analysis\n\n\n\nJob ID: 7122\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-AL-Huntsville\nExperience (Years): 5\n\nZip: ..\nPosted Date: 3/1/2012\n\nCategory: Engineering - System Engineering \nMore information about this job:\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n60% Develop system solutions and conduct functional analysis to define space, launch, missile, and other weapon system GN&C architecture and objectives. Plan and assess trajectories and autopilots. Analyze vehicle mass properties, bending, propulsion, and aerodynamic data for 3DOF and 6DOF simulation analyses. Develop architectures and conduct trade studies that consider vehicle IMU, GPS integration, booster TVC, and reaction control system integration and test.\n\nDevelop models and simulations for multiple programs, proposals and internal studies of ground, air, and sea launched multi-stage missiles. Conduct simulation of space vehicle trajectories attitude control systems using Simulink, and C++. Analyze pointing, scheduling, and station keeping algorithms for multiple missile/multiple payload scenarios.\n\n20% - Document work in reports and presentations, and presents results to large diverse audiences that include customer and industry technical experts.\n\n20% - Review work of peers and less experienced engineers. Lead and participate in Integrated Product Team meetings. Plan and support propulsion system development tests and verification testing through liquid rocket motor test setup, conduct, and data reduction.\n\n\nRequirements:\nBachelor\u2019s degree in Engineering or appropriate discipline/science and 5 years of directly related technical experience in Engineering disciplines or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced degree desirable.\n\nSPECIFIC TECHNICAL SKILLS: Unix, Linux, Windows, Office, Matlab, Simulink, C++, C\n\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2012-03-01 21:20:25", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/26869921/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Senior Engineer - Systems Analysis", "reqid": "7122", "state": "Alabama", "state_short": "AL", "location": "Huntsville, AL", "uid": 26869921}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Huntsville", "description": "Material Program Manager\n\n\n\nJob ID: 7098\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-AL-Huntsville\nExperience (Years): 9\n\nZip: ..\nPosted Date: 2/27/2012\n\nCategory: Procurement - Other \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nThis is a Material Program Manager (MPM) position in support of the Space and Launch Systems (SLS) Business Units within the Supply Chain/Materiel Management (SC/MM) organization. This position will support Aerojet's Huntsville Office and will be located in Huntsville, Alabama. The MPM, working directly with SLS Program Management Office (PMO) and Business Unit Management, is responsible for the program planning, direction, control and meeting the contract and/or customer funded requirements. The MPM is responsible for effectively leading the Supply Chain Management functional organization to integrate the Supply Chain Management strategies, plans, and processes into the Program Management Plan. The MPM is responsible for the Supply Chain cost, schedule, and technical performance on assigned programs; the development of proposals including priced bills of material and direct labor; participate in the support of negotiations of contracts and contract changes, coordination of support functions and activities and managing SC/MM function program budgets and terms in support of the program contract, Supply Chain strategies, critical suppliers teaming relationship, and long term agreements.\n\nTypical responsibilities include:\n\u2022 Provide Supply Chain Management representation and leadership in support of SLS Business Unit and SLS Business Development activities.\n\u2022 Lead proposal support and team with buyers and proposal analysts for pricing strategies and source development.\n\u2022 Develop and coordinate Supply Chain Management goals, objectives, and standards\n\u2022 Develop and integrate the Supply Chain Management plan and strategies into the Program Management Plan.\n\u2022 Coordinate with Supply Chain Management functional leadership to coordinate resources and plans.\n\u2022 Lead in establishing annual booking plans, manage cost and schedule performance to program plan, escalate variances and develop corrective action plans to achieve commitments as necessary. Manage Cost Account Plans (CAPs) as required by Program contract.\n\u2022 Lead Supply Chain Management and cross functional personnel in the identification and resolution of material problems on all programs.\n\u2022 Represent the SC/MM SLS Director on all material issues affecting program performance.\n\u2022 Represent procurement on the Integrated Product Development Teams; support program Subcontract Management Teams (SMTs) and interface cross functionally in the resolution of material problems or other material related issues.\n\u2022 Manage the supplier base monitoring supplier quality and delivery performance for early identification of problem areas and develop/coordinate viable solutions.\n\u2022 Team with buying personnel in conducting supplier surveys/evaluations, resolutions to Terms and Conditions exceptions and provide contract closure support.\n\u2022 Provide support for supplier alliances, supplier teaming, and the Certified Supplier Program.\n\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n35%- Manage the Supply Chain aspect of Defense/Space programs of moderate size, risk, and complexity. May contribute simultaneously to several programs. Provide the primary operating unit interface with the internal customers. Support all procurement material management activities, and lead the interface with program management in the resolution of technical, cost, schedule, and quality assurance problems. Manage program bill of material budgets in assigned areas, negotiate additional funds when required and escalate cost variances.\n\n30%- Represent procurement on the Integrated Product Teams (IPT) and interface cross functionally in the resolution of material problems or other material related issues. Lead procurement and cross functional personnel in the identification and resolution of material problems on all programs.\n\n20%- Manage the supplier base monitoring supplier quality and delivery performance for early identification of problem areas. Team with buying personnel in conducting supplier surveys/evaluations, resolutions to Terms and Conditions exceptions and provide contract closure support. Provide support for supplier alliances, supplier teaming and other critical strategic supplier decisions.\n\n5%- Lead proposal support and team with buyers and proposal analysts for pricing strategies and source development.\n\n5%- Lead in establishing Annual Booking Plans, manage performance to plan, escalate variances and develop corrective action plans to achieve commitments as necessary.\n\n5%- Represent the Procurement Director on all material issues affecting program performance.\n\nRequirements:\nRequires a Bachelor's degree and nine (9) years directly related experience in an appropriate discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.\nRequires demonstrated skill in directing resources including the ability to plan and coordinate the activities of assigned organizations and programs.\nAbility to provide administrative leadership to accomplish organizational goals and commitments is required.\n\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2012-02-27 21:57:21", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/26795249/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Material Program Manager", "reqid": "7098", "state": "Alabama", "state_short": "AL", "location": "Huntsville, AL", "uid": 26795249}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Huntsville", "description": "Executive Director, Capture Lead - Advanced Programs\n\n\n\nJob ID: 7035\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-AL-Huntsville\nExperience (Years): 20\n\nZip: ..\nPosted Date: 1/25/2012\n\nCategory: Marketing - Other \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nThe Executive Director of Advanced Programs is responsible for developing and executing strategies to grow Aerojet\u2019s business into new product areas outside existing business units. This involves significant customer interface to identify areas of opportunity and develop Aerojet\u2019s position. As opportunities materialize, the Executive Director is responsible for establishing win strategies. Following award, he/she will assume program management responsibilities until programs have reached sufficient maturity to evolve into existing or new business units.\nThe Executive Director, Advanced Programs is a recognized leader in the company and has overall responsibilities for planning, directing, and coordinating business development and program activities. This position develops, implements, and monitors business development and program policies and procedures and complies with pertinent regulations.\n\nTypical responsibilities include:\n\u2022 Strategic plan inputs and managing tasks of strategic importance to the product area.\n\u2022 Manage Advanced Programs.\n\u2022 Provide focal point program interface with customers.\n\u2022 Be responsible for marketing new technology or follow-on business acquisition.\n\u2022 Approve annual business plan and program budget and schedules.\n\u2022 Foster ethical conduct, practices, and personal integrity throughout Aerojet to ensure the company\u2019s ability to attract and retain customers in a highly competitive environment.\n\u2022 Participate in technical meetings for internal and external representatives concerning organizational projects.\nRepresent the organization in meetings, conferences, and workshops, as assigned.\n\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n30% Meet and interface with senior level DOD, NASA, and prime contractor executives\n20% Oversee development and implementation of business strategies for new products and technologies\n15% Oversee internally funded discretionary programs, particularly IRAD\n15% Direct and manage externally funded advanced programs\n10% Support development of Aerojet Technology Roadmap and other internal executive level plans\n10% Interface with Aerojet senior level management as required\n\nRequirements:\nThis is a senior position requiring a Bachelor's degree in the technical or business field and twenty (20) years of managing a successful business development function or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced degree preferred. This position requires the ability to direct and control overall organizational resources; considerable initiative, organizational skills; and the ability to drive convergence and resolution to challenges of substantial importance to the Company.\n\nThe successful candidate will possess strong written and verbal communication skills. This position requires extensive experience in an Aerospace and Defense manufacturing environment with program diversity ranging from complex development to rate production. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2012-01-25 21:54:37", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/26112964/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Executive Director, Capture Lead - Advanced Programs", "reqid": "7035", "state": "Alabama", "state_short": "AL", "location": "Huntsville, AL", "uid": 26112964}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Huntsville", "description": "Engineering Specialist - Mission Architecture and Preliminary Design\n\n\n\nJob ID: 6687\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-AL-Huntsville\nExperience (Years): 9\n\nZip: ..\nPosted Date: 3/12/2012\n\nCategory: Engineering - System Engineering \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nUnder little or no direction, perform assignments requiring a broad understanding of engineering principles and a working knowledge of other related disciplines. Work in an integrated product team environment developing rocket propulsion systems.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n75% - Conduct functional analysis to define rocket and air-breathing propulsion systems architecture and objectives. Perform propulsion trade studies in order to select optimum solutions that meet mission needs and optimize cost/benefit trades. Conceptualize vehicle and/or spacecraft configurations and select component elements using trade study criteria. Conduct preliminary sizing of propulsion systems, and derive sub-system and component requirements. Provide system fault tolerance, health monitoring, and/or control system considerations in development. Conducts project risk assessments and prepares and reports results on compliance plans.\n\n25% - Provide project leadership of the design team and communicates results in oral presentations and written communication. Balance technical, cost and schedule risks during development project to achieve successful outcomes. Liaison with Designers to assure timely generation of CAD models and drawings.\n\nRequirements:\nBachelor\u2019s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering preferred) or appropriate discipline/science and 9 years of directly related technical experience in Engineering disciplines or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced degree desirable. Working knowledge of CAD tools (UG or Pro-E) required. Demonstrated experience in the design and development of complex mechanical systems is required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2011-09-07 20:06:49", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/23469167/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Engineering Specialist - Mission Architecture and Preliminary Design", "reqid": "6687", "state": "Alabama", "state_short": "AL", "location": "Huntsville, AL", "uid": 23469167}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Huntsville", "description": "Sr. Engineer - Systems Analysis\n\n\n\nJob ID: 6650\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-AL-Huntsville\nExperience (Years): 5\n\nZip: ..\nPosted Date: 3/12/2012\n\nCategory: Engineering - System Engineering \nMore information about this job:\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\nPerforms rocket propulsion system engineering assignments requiring a broad understanding of engineering principles and a working knowledge of other related disciplines to define rocket propulsion system architecture and objectives.\n\n40% - Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria to support development of system architecture and objectives by performing preliminary sizing analysis and transient/steady state analysis for rocket propulsion systems using system simulation software tools including Matlab/Simulink and using and developing custom software applications. Performs functional analysis and conducts system trade studies. Shares responsibility for selecting concept baselines that optimize cost/benefit trades. Works with team to assess system fault tolerance and health monitoring.\n\n25% - Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures and criteria to support development of rocket propulsion hardware and software requirements, including involvement in and coordination of derivation of internal requirements, requirements allocation, and compliance management. Independently responsible for working with team members on development of verification plans using customer requirements and contract statement of work (SOW). Plans and supports propulsion systems development tests and verification testing through solid and liquid rocket motor test setup, conduct, and data reduction.\n\n25% - Conceives and plans development of new software applications and complex math models using several programming languages (Fortran, C/C++, VisualBasic, etc.) and other software for imaginative, thorough solutions to complex technical in the optimization of propulsion systems.\n\n10% - Documents work in reports and presentations, and presents results to large audiences, including customer personnel. Reviews work of peers and less experienced engineers. Coordinates and participates in Integrated Product Team meetings.\nRequirements:\nBachelor's Degree or advanced degree (preferred) in Aerospace Engineering or appropriate discipline/science, with coursework in propulsion systems and systems engineering, and five (5) years of directly applicable industry technical experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience). Rocket propulsion industry technical experience preferred. Liquid and solid propellant rocket propulsion experience also desired. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2011-08-17 18:52:39", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/23075684/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Sr. Engineer - Systems Analysis", "reqid": "6650", "state": "Alabama", "state_short": "AL", "location": "Huntsville, AL", "uid": 23075684}]