Aerojet Jobshttp://jobs.aerojet.com2012-05-25 17:04:07.144075USASacramentoProject Engineering Specialist Job ID: 7254 # Positions: 1 Location: US-CA-Sacramento Experience (Years): 9 Zip: 95813 Posted Date: 5/7/2012 Category: Engineering - Project Engineering More information about this job: Overview: Without appreciable direction and exercising considerable latitude in determining manufacturing IPT objectives and approaches to assignments, performs as a manufacturing authority in the Operations organization. Plans, conducts, and directs projects or major phases of significant projects, coordinating the efforts of support staff in the performance of assigned projects. Assigned lead manufacturing IPT responsibility for a major program of strategic importance. Provides project coordination and direction across functional areas ensuring program objectives are met. Monitors technical, planning, schedule, quality, and cost progress, evaluates variances, and drives improvement plans in conjunction with program and functional management. Prepares and negotiates technical proposals for Aerojet. Develops solutions to complex problems which require the use of ingenuity and creativity. Applies Lean/Six Sigma tools in the development and execution of manufacturing processes. Work is reviewed at extended intervals for desired results and achievement. Erroneous decisions or recommendations may result in the failure to achieve goals critical to the objectives of the project. Contacts include interacting with customer personnel on technical matters often requiring coordinated activity across organizational lines. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): 80% - Leads Manufacturing Integrated Product teams with responsibility for executing a major program. This requires significant leadership skills, across multiple functions and organizations with the responsibility to assure that delivered product meets customer and Aerojet requirements for safety, quality, schedule, and cost. Additional expectation to execute all aspects of manufacturing program management. This includes, but is not limited to, establishing program plan for processing vision, capacity plans, clear communications, factory layouts utilizing lean strategies, manpower, capital equipment and tooling requirements, establishing required process reviews, PFMEAs, and risk reduction activities. 20% - Monitor technical progress and interface with Program Manager, Aerojet customers, and other Aerojet functional organizations to understand and develop resolution to program technical issues. May be Manufacturing lead supporting proposals to Aerojet customers or prime contractors. May perform as the cost accounting manager for Operations. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in an appropriate science and nine (9) years of related experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience). Experience with hardware fabrication and assembly processes. Experience with leading a program and acting as IPT Lead. Experience preparing and presenting program reviews, both internally and externally. Technical knowledge of solid rocket motor processing and assembly is preferred. Proficient computer skills in Interleaf 5 or 6 or Quicksilver, and Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Excel, etc. Self-starter who requires minimal supervision. Requires organizational skills as well as strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to organize and clearly convey thoughts and to communicate clearly and accurately on technical issues. Must be able to conduct process reviews and present manufacturing material at program reviews with internal and external customers. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).2012-05-07 19:39:12United StatesAerojetCalifornia7254CASacramento, CA28484196http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/28484196/jobUSASacramentoProject Engineering Specialist Job ID: 7255 # Positions: 1 Location: US-CA-Sacramento Experience (Years): 9 Zip: 95813 Posted Date: 5/7/2012 Category: Engineering - Project Engineering More information about this job: Overview: Without appreciable direction and exercising considerable latitude in determining manufacturing IPT objectives and approaches to assignments, performs as a manufacturing authority in the Operations organization. Plans, conducts, and directs projects or major phases of significant projects, coordinating the efforts of support staff in the performance of assigned projects. Assigned lead manufacturing IPT responsibility for a major program of strategic importance. Provides project coordination and direction across functional areas ensuring program objectives are met. Monitors technical, planning, schedule, quality, and cost progress, evaluates variances, and drives improvement plans in conjunction with program and functional management. Prepares and negotiates technical proposals for Aerojet. Develops solutions to complex problems which require the use of ingenuity and creativity. Applies Lean/Six Sigma tools in the development and execution of manufacturing processes. Work is reviewed at extended intervals for desired results and achievement. Erroneous decisions or recommendations may result in the failure to achieve goals critical to the objectives of the project. Contacts include interacting with customer personnel on technical matters often requiring coordinated activity across organizational lines. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): 80% - Leads Manufacturing Integrated Product teams with responsibility for executing a major program. This requires significant leadership skills, across multiple functions and organizations with the responsibility to assure that delivered product meets customer and Aerojet requirements for safety, quality, schedule, and cost. Additional expectation to execute all aspects of manufacturing program management. This includes, but is not limited to, establishing program plan for processing vision, capacity plans, clear communications, factory layouts utilizing lean strategies, manpower, capital equipment and tooling requirements, establishing required process reviews, PFMEAs, and risk reduction activities. 20% - Monitor technical progress and interface with Program Manager, Aerojet customers, and other Aerojet functional organizations to understand and develop resolution to program technical issues. May be Manufacturing lead supporting proposals to Aerojet customers or prime contractors. May perform as the cost accounting manager for Operations. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in an appropriate science and nine (9)years of related experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience). Experience with hardware fabrication and assembly processes. Experience with leading a program and acting as IPT Lead. Experience preparing and presenting program reviews, both internally and externally. Technical knowledge of solid rocket motor processing and assembly is preferred. Proficient computer skills in Interleaf 5 or 6 or Quicksilver, and Microsoft Office including PowerPoint, Excel, etc. Self-starter who requires minimal supervision. Requires organizational skills as well as strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to organize and clearly convey thoughts and to communicate clearly and accurately on technical issues. Must be able to conduct process reviews and present manufacturing material at program reviews with internal and external customers. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).2012-05-07 19:38:43United StatesAerojetCalifornia7255CASacramento, CA28484192http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/28484192/jobUSASacramentoProject Engineering Specialist Job ID: 7260 # Positions: 1 Location: US-CA-Sacramento Experience (Years): 9 Zip: 95813 Posted Date: 4/30/2012 Category: Engineering - Project Engineering More information about this job: Overview: Without appreciable direction and exercising considerable latitude in determining manufacturing IPT objectives and approaches to assignments, performs as a manufacturing authority in the Program office organization. Plans, conducts, and directs projects or major phases of significant projects, coordinating the efforts of support staff in the performance of assigned projects. Assigned lead manufacturing IPT responsibility for a major program of strategic importance. Provides project coordination and direction across functional areas ensuring program objectives are met. Monitors technical, planning, schedule, quality, and cost progress, evaluates variances, and drives improvement plans in conjunction with program and functional management. Prepares inputs and supports proposal negotiations for Aerojet. Develops solutions to complex problems which require the use of ingenuity and creativity. Applies Lean/Six Sigma tools in the development and execution of manufacturing processes. Work is reviewed at extended intervals for desired results and achievement. Erroneous decisions or recommendations may result in the failure to achieve goals critical to the objectives of the project. Contacts include interacting with customer personnel on technical matters often requiring coordinated activity across organizational lines. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): 80% - Leads Manufacturing Integrated Product teams with responsibility for executing the SM-3 program. This requires significant leadership skills, across multiple functions and organizations with the responsibility to assure that delivered product meets customer and Aerojet requirements for safety, quality, schedule, and cost. Additional expectation to execute all aspects of manufacturing program management. This includes, but is not limited to, establishing program plan for processing vision, capacity plans, clear communications, factory layouts utilizing lean strategies, manpower, capital equipment and tooling requirements, establishing required process reviews, PFMEAs, and risk reduction activities. 20% - Monitor technical progress and interface with Program Manager, Aerojet customers, and other Aerojet functional organizations to understand and develop resolution to program technical issues. May be Manufacturing lead supporting proposals to Aerojet customers or prime contractors. May perform as the cost accounting manager for Operations. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in an appropriate science and nine years of related experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience). Experience with hardware fabrication and assembly processes. Experience with leading a program and acting as IPT Lead. Experience preparing and presenting program reviews, both internally and externally. Technical knowledge of assembly, pressure test, cleaning and leak testing techniques. Proficient computer skills in Interleaf 5 or 6 and Microsoft Windows, PowerPoint, Excel, etc. Self-starter who requires minimum supervision. Requires organizational skills as well as strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to organize and clearly convey thoughts and to communicate clearly and accurately on technical issues. Must be able to conduct process reviews and present manufacturing material at program reviews with internal and external customers. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).2012-04-30 20:10:49United StatesAerojetCalifornia7260CASacramento, CA28276045http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/28276045/jobUSASacramento (Rancho Cordova)Project Engineering Specialist - Controllable Solid Job ID: 7159 # Positions: 1 Location: US-CA-Sacramento (Rancho Cordova) Experience (Years): 9 Zip: 95670 Posted Date: 5/23/2012 Category: Engineering - Project Engineering More information about this job: Overview: Controllable/Solid Rocket Propulsion Chief/Project Engineer. Prepare program plans in conjunction with program management which define and allocate requirements; implement design and analysis tasks, special studies, experiments and hardware/test requirements. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): 50% - Lead Engineering teams working on development program for propulsion systems. Direct and coordinate all engineering work; manage technical progress and schedule and cost status. Assure that delivered products meet Aerojet and contractual requirements for engineering design. 30% - Monitor technical progress and interface with Program Manager, Aerojet customers, and other Aerojet functional organizations to understand and develop resolution to program technical issues. 10% - Provide technical consultation to Program Management and Business Development organizations on business development activities such as writing white papers or preparing and presenting technical briefings to customers. 10% - Technical Lead on proposals to government customers or prime contractors for propulsion development or technology programs. SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS: Attend IPT meetings. Provide written and verbal status reports to Aerojet Management. Create Design and Development plans for assigned projects. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering or related field and a minimum of 9 years of experience on controllable/solid propulsion projects, including engineering team lead experience required (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). Advanced degree preferred. CAD knowledge desirable. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).2012-03-26 22:36:55United StatesAerojetCalifornia7159CASacramento (Rancho Cordova), CA27402940http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/27402940/jobUSASacramento (Rancho Cordova)Project Engineering Specialist - Avionics/Electronics Job ID: 7173 # Positions: 1 Location: US-CA-Sacramento (Rancho Cordova) Experience (Years): 9 Zip: 95670 Posted Date: 3/26/2012 Category: Engineering - Project Engineering More information about this job: Overview: Avionics/Electronics Chief/Project Engineer. Provides project leadership for the design and development of electronic components and/or systems in support of advanced propulsion products. Works with technology engineering leaders and program management to prepare technology development program plans which define and implement design and analysis tasks, special studies, experiments and/or hardware/test efforts for electronic/avionics components. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): 50% -. Direct and coordinate all engineering work; manage technical progress and schedule and cost status, define engineering resource needs and ensure proper staffing. Assure that delivered engineering products are created in compliance with Aerojet engineering process and meet contractual requirements for engineering design. 30% - Monitor, track and quantitatively assess technical progress. Interface with Program Management, Customers, and other Functional Organizations, and Suppliers as required to understand and develop resolutions to program technical issues. 10% - Provide technical consultation to Program Management and Business Development organizations on business development activities such as writing white papers or preparing and presenting technical briefings to customers. 10% - Technical Lead on proposals to government customers or prime contractors for propulsion development or technology programs. SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS: Attend IPT meetings. Provide written and verbal status reports to Aerojet Management. Create Design and Development plans for assigned projects. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and a minimum of 9 years of experience on controls/avionics projects, including engineering team lead experience required (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). Design experience to aerospace requirements, environments and military standards is required. Demonstrated background in testing and failure analysis. Experience with and technical risk management. Working knowledge of electronic production process and standards. Background in Electronic CAD design, schematic capture and PCB layout, is preferred. Software development, modeling and simulation experience is desired. Mechanical CAD knowledge desirable. Advanced degree preferred. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).2012-03-26 22:36:37United StatesAerojetCalifornia7173CASacramento (Rancho Cordova), CA27402923http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/27402923/jobUSASacramentoProject Engineering Specialist Job ID: 7039 # Positions: 1 Location: US-CA-Sacramento Experience (Years): 9 Zip: 95813 Posted Date: 1/19/2012 Category: Engineering - Project Engineering More information about this job: Overview: Chief or Project Engineer for programs to develop liquid rocket propulsion systems. Prepare program plans in conjunction with program management which define and allocate requirements; implement design and analysis tasks, special studies, experiments and hardware/test requirements. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): 50% - Lead Engineering teams working on development programs for liquid rocket propulsion systems. Direct and coordinate all engineering work; manage technical progress and schedule and cost status. Assure that delivered products meet Aerojet and contractual requirements for engineering design. 30% - Monitor technical progress and interface with Program Manager, Aerojet customers, and other Aerojet functional organizations to understand and develop resolution to program technical issues. 10% - Provide technical consultation to Program Management and Business Development organizations on business development activities such as writing white papers or preparing and presenting technical briefings to customers. 10% - Technical Lead on proposals to government customers or prime contractors for propulsion development or technology programs. SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS: Attend IPT meetings. Provide written and verbal status reports to Aerojet Management. Create Design and Development plans for assigned projects. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering or related field and a minimum of 9 years of experience on liquid propulsion projects, including engineering team lead experience required (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). Advanced degree preferred. CAD knowledge desirable. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).2012-01-19 21:28:01United StatesAerojetCalifornia7039CASacramento, CA25993633http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/25993633/jobUSASacramentoProject Engineering Specialist Job ID: 7038 # Positions: 1 Location: US-CA-Sacramento Experience (Years): 9 Zip: 95813 Posted Date: 5/23/2012 Category: Engineering - Project Engineering More information about this job: Overview: Chief or Project Engineer for programs to develop liquid rocket propulsion systems. Prepare program plans in conjunction with program management which define and allocate requirements; implement design and analysis tasks, special studies, experiments and hardware/test requirements. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): 50% - Lead Engineering teams working on development programs for liquid rocket propulsion systems. Direct and coordinate all engineering work; manage technical progress and schedule and cost status. Assure that delivered products meet Aerojet and contractual requirements for engineering design. 30% - Monitor technical progress and interface with Program Manager, Aerojet customers, and other Aerojet functional organizations to understand and develop resolution to program technical issues. 10% - Provide technical consultation to Program Management and Business Development organizations on business development activities such as writing white papers or preparing and presenting technical briefings to customers. 10% - Technical Lead on proposals to government customers or prime contractors for propulsion development or technology programs. SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS: Attend IPT meetings. Provide written and verbal status reports to Aerojet Management. Create Design and Development plans for assigned projects. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aeronautical Engineering or related field and a minimum of 9 years of experience on liquid propulsion projects, including engineering team lead experience required (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). Advanced degree preferred. CAD knowledge desirable. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).2012-01-19 21:27:58United StatesAerojetCalifornia7038CASacramento, CA25993631http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/25993631/jobUSARedmondProject Engineering Specialist - Propulsion Job ID: 6479 # Positions: 1 Location: US-WA-Redmond Experience (Years): 9 Zip: 98073-9709 Posted Date: 5/31/2011 Category: Engineering - Project Engineering More information about this job: Overview: Aerojet, a premier company providing missile and space propulsion, is seeking a motivated, experienced engineer to actively participate in advanced development thruster design, test, analysis, and integration activities. The successful candidate will lead, delegate and perform engineering assignments. Assignments will require wide experience and knowledge of monopropellant development, assembly, test and operations plus general knowledge of related disciplines such as material science, component selection and thermal and structural analysis. They will support the Program Management Office by leading the technical team, while working within budgets and schedule. They will interact with customers and coworkers to ensure that appropriate internal and external requirements are verified. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): 45% - Lead technical activities on major programs. Perform tasks, delegate tasks and make decisions required to conceptually design, analyze, build and test chemical propulsion thrusters and thruster systems. Verify their compliance with customer requirements and verify their suitability for the intended use. Provide feedback and interaction to show our customers that Aerojet is the best value supplier for their propulsion needs. 15% - Lead failure investigations to closure rapidly and rigorously, applying appropriate resources and personnel in a cost effective manner. Accumulate, prepare, and present the documentation that is required to close an investigation. 15% - Provide high quality documentation in the form of Memos, Reports, Test Procedures, Work Instructions, Compliance packages, and presentations, as appropriate to convey information both internally and externally. 15% - Support proposal activities and manage internal research and development efforts (as assigned). 10% - Cultivate an existing knowledge base and build on it to serve as a resource to Aerojet and our customers for design, test and implementation of thrusters and propulsion systems. Requirements: Requires a Bachelor degree in a related technical discipline and 9 years of related experience with space propulsion systems and technologies or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Interest in and knowledge of space propulsion systems or thrusters and their development are essential. Excellent interpersonal skills are required, as well as high quality written and oral communication skills. This position requires proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and Power Point). Travel is required within the United States to Aerojet’s customers and suppliers, as needed. Requires U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person.2011-05-31 18:46:07United StatesAerojetWashington6479WARedmond, WA21543112http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/21543112/jobUSAGainesvilleProject Engineering Specialist Job ID: 6054 # Positions: 1 Location: US-VA-Gainesville Experience (Years): 9 Zip: 20155 Posted Date: 3/29/2012 Category: Engineering - Project Engineering More information about this job: Overview: Engineering project team leader over the design and development of rocket motors and for the support of rocket motor products in production. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): 25% - Prepares technical plans; implements technical activities, including requirements development, design and analysis tasks, special studies, experiments and tests 10% - Defines, prepares and evaluates program technical risk in relation to resources and capabilities to meet requirements based on input from functional engineering organizations 40% - Works as a leader in a team environment. Coordinates and evaluates project activities within engineering and interfaces with manufacturing, quality, test, procurement and program management personnel to accomplish objectives 10% - Balances the program technical scope with cost and schedule; performs cost account management 15% - Interfaces with customers; plans, prepares for, and leads technical meetings involving customers and project stakeholders Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace engineering and nine years of related technical experience (see below) or equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced degree in Engineering preferred. Directly applicable engineering experience in solid rocket propulsion design, development and production support required. Training and certification in Six Sigma a plus. This position may involve future relocation. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).2010-11-18 10:16:35United StatesAerojetVirginia6054VAGainesville, VA18298722http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/18298722/job