[{"country_short": "USA", "city": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)", "description": "Engineer\n\n\n\nJob ID: 7141\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-CA-Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)\nExperience (Years): 2\n\nZip: 95670\nPosted Date: 5/22/2012\n\nCategory: Engineering - Mechanical Engineering \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nUnder general supervision and following established policies, performs professional engineering assignments requiring full use and application of standard engineering principles, theories, concepts and techniques.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n60% - Provide imaginative, thorough, and practical solutions to a wide range of technical problems involving solid rocket motor or liquid engine testing using hazardous propellants. This will include the coordination with the Program Office/Project Engineer as well as other support organizations. Will work under the direction of more senior level engineers for complex test programs or will have direct responsibility for simplified or established test operations.\n20% - Assist with the design, construction, activation, and operation of test facilities used in support of test programs. May prepare and conduct critical reviews in preparation for a given test campaign or will support senior level engineers with the generation of review materials. Supervise less senior engineers in the preparation of review materials, analyses, and presentations.\n15% - Provide technical input for proposal efforts, design reviews, and technical interchange meetings. Under the direction of senior level engineers, may generate cost estimates for specific work tasks, procedures, checklists or test support hardware.\n5% - Interfacing with inter-organizational and outside customers, however contacts would be infrequent and on routine matters.\nRequirements:\nBachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, aerospace, or related major) and two (2) years of related technical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience in propellant handling such as: N2O4, hydrazine, PETN or other solid propellants testing is desired. Must possess desire and willingness to work closely with peers and subordinates. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2012-05-22 18:20:33", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/28862847/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Engineer", "reqid": "7141", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova), CA", "uid": 28862847}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)", "description": "Engineer - Electrical Engineering\n\n\n\nJob ID: 7140\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-CA-Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)\nExperience (Years): 2\n\nZip: 95670\nPosted Date: 5/22/2012\n\nCategory: Engineering - Electrical/Electronics Engineering \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nUnder general supervision and following established policies, performs professional engineering assignments requiring full use and application of standard engineering principles, theories, concepts and techniques - as an Instrumentation and Controls engineer.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n75% - Functioning as an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer for Test Operations, employee will be responsible for specification, calibration and data reduction/validation of measurement and controls systems. Set-up, operation and maintenance of data acquisition equipment and systems used throughout the Test Operations facilities. Design instruments, controls system and network interfaces as required to support testing.\n\n10% - Employee will be responsible for updating, modifying and writing software code for data acquisition and control functions for the data acquisition and control systems. Primary languages include C++, Fortran, Visual Basic and Lab View.\n\n10% - Employee to provide test planning and support; generate checklists/procedures; provide or support CERs, TRRs, PFMEA, PSM, JSA, etc.\n\n5% - Employee to provide technical guidance/training to support personnel.\n\nRequirements:\nBachelor\u2019s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science or related science discipline, and two (2) years of directly related technical experience in Instrumentation and Controls engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have experience and knowledge on measurement and data acquisition, signal conditioning and calibration; computer interfaces and network communications. Must be able to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair instrumentation/network problems. Must possess desire and willingness to work closely with peers and subordinates.\n\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2012-05-22 18:20:31", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/28862845/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Engineer - Electrical Engineering", "reqid": "7140", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova), CA", "uid": 28862845}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)", "description": "Intern- Test Engineering\n\n\n\nJob ID: 7294\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-CA-Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)\nExperience (Years): 0\n\nPosted Date: 5/14/2012\nCategory: Quality, Product Assurance & Test - Test Engineering\nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nOverview:\nAssist Test Engineers with general Test Bay activities, including material selection/location, basic test stand set-up, system documentation/drawings, and preparation of review charts/graphs.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n\nUnder the direct supervision of a Test Engineer:\n\n50% - Assist in the fabrication of Test Stand support systems for propellant and pressurant equipment. Assist in pre-test and post-test activities as directed by the Test Engineer.\n\n50% - Generate mechanical schematics for propellant systems for the purpose of documentation. Work with the Test Engineer to prepare Critical Review materials, charts, graphs, etc.\nRequirements:\nCurrent enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering/Technology/Aerospace Engineering or an appropriate science/discipline. Must have achieved sophomore-level and have good academic standing.\n\nSpecial Work Conditions:\nWorkplace may include areas where chemical materials are encountered. May involve exposure to variable noise levels, dust, heat, and slippery/uneven walking surfaces. Must customarily have a high consciousness for personnel and equipment safety. May be required to utilize a variety of personal protective equipment.\n\nApply for this job:\n\n\n* Apply for this jobonline\n* E-mail a friend about this job\n\nWe 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.\n\nUnless 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).\n\nAerojet is an EEO Employer, M/F/V/D\nIndividuals with a disability requiring accommodation during the application and/or the \n\n\n\ninterview process should e-mail the Human Resources Department atAccommodation Request.", "date_new": "2012-05-14 19:24:40", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/28676319/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Intern- Test Engineering", "reqid": "7294", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova), CA", "uid": 28676319}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)", "description": "Associate Manufacturing Engineer - FOE, FOD\n\n\n\nJob ID: 7265\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-CA-Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)\nExperience (Years): 0\n\nPosted Date: 5/7/2012\nCategory: Manufacturing - Manufacturing Engineering\nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nPerforms entry-level assignments under general supervision and following established policies. The position requires some professional judgment and a limited use and/or application of basic principles, theories and concepts in manufacturing/quality.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n70% - Performs a variety of tasks planned to provide experience and familiarization with the Foreign Object Elimination program, manufacturing staff, and Aerojet programs, methods, and practices. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supporting Continuous Improvement events and the pre-emptive review for eliminating the introduction of Foreign Object & Contamination into our fabrication or assembly of hardware & products. Extracting data from established databases, producing metrics in the form of graphs & charts for analysis.\n\n20% - Assists in the investigation of problems which arise in the shops due to the introduction of FOD in the fabrication or assembly of products and recommends solutions. May require involvement and support for the disposition of non-conforming hardware to achieve engineering requirements.\n\n10% - Assists with producibility analysis, development of process flows, and risk analysis. Participates in team meetings with more senior staff. Utilizes Lean/5S and/or other tools to analyze and flush out risks to hardware and projects.\n\nRequirements:\nThis is an entry-level position requiring a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Technology, or a related major (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). Also requires the ability to communicate clearly and concisely. Requires the use of various computer systems & software including: Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills, to produce reports and spreadsheets. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing processes, a plus. Ability to operate effectively in a team environment also required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).\nApply for this job:\n\n\n* Apply for this jobonline\n* E-mail a friend about this job\n\nWe 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.\n\nUnless 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).\n\nAerojet is an EEO Employer, M/F/V/D\nIndividuals with a disability requiring accommodation during the application and/or the \n\n\n\ninterview process should e-mail the Human Resources Department atAccommodation Request.", "date_new": "2012-05-07 19:45:38", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/28484310/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Associate Manufacturing Engineer - FOE, FOD", "reqid": "7265", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova), CA", "uid": 28484310}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)", "description": "Engineering Specialist - Thermal\n\n\n\nJob ID: 7257\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-CA-Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)\nExperience (Years): 9\n\nZip: 95670\nPosted Date: 5/4/2012\n\nCategory: Engineering - Thermal \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nAerojet, a premier aerospace and defense company specializing in missile and space propulsion, is seeking an experienced engineer as a key contributor in our thermal analysis group. The position of Engineering Specialist will conduct thermal analysis for both liquid and solid propulsion systems and components. The candidate will serve as the lead in providing thermal analysis support to develop the analysis techniques and test support to both liquid and solid propulsion with a market leading propulsion supplier. Candidate must be proficient in using thermal analysis tool used in thermal ablation analysis. Familiarity with commercial thermal analysis tool such as ANSYS or SINDA is preferred.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n70% Perform engineering thermal analysis for both liquid and solid propulsion systems and components using thermal ablation analysis tools or commercial software tools such as ANSYS or SINDA. Typical responsibilities include the planning and cost estimating for the thermal analysis tasks, coordinate analysis efforts with chief engineer and IPT team members, pre-test predictions and post-test analysis of test data to validate component and system analysis models. The candidate will coordinate implementation of thermal solutions for propulsion applications with the design engineers, structural analysts and manufacturing engineers in a multi-discipline project team\n\n20% - Design and support verification tests of propulsion systems and components. Develop test systems and strategies, specify instrumentation and analyze test results. Participate in team meetings, technical reviews; design reviews, peer reviews, problem solving meetings and customer technical interchange meetings.\n\n10% - Produce thermal analysis reports and make presentation of analysis results to both internal and external customers. Provide technical guidance to junior thermal analysts.\nRequirements:\nBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering and at least nine years of directly applicable technical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced degree preferred. Demonstrated experience in team leadership and finite element modeling in thermal analyses. Must be proficient in using thermal analysis tool used in thermal ablation analysis. Familiarity with commercial thermal analysis tool such as ANSYS or SINDA is preferred.\n\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2012-05-04 18:43:41", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/28437270/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Engineering Specialist - Thermal", "reqid": "7257", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova), CA", "uid": 28437270}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)", "description": "Sr. Engineer - Control Systems\n\n\n\nJob ID: 7235\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-CA-Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)\nExperience (Years): 5\n\nZip: 95670\nPosted Date: 4/19/2012\n\nCategory: Engineering - System Engineering \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nUnder general direction, performs control 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\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n50% - 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 closed-loop control systems for rocket propulsion. General tasks include algorithm development, system simulation using software tools including Matlab/Simulink, C++, and other custom software applications. Develop system derived requirements using physics based modeling tools. Define rocket propulsion hardware and software requirements, allocation, and conduct compliance assessments. Conduct Monte Carlo analyses to predict system performance margin. Integrate multiple analysis tools into combined high fidelity models that represent overall system performance. Performs functional analysis and conducts system trade studies. Assess system failure modes and recommend fault tolerance and health monitoring solutions.\n\n20% - Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures. Independently responsible for working with team members on development of project plans and supports propulsion systems development tests and verification testing through solid rocket motor test setup, conduct, and data reduction.\n\n20% - 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 in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering or appropriate discipline/science and at least five years of directly related industry experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced degree preferred. Coursework and experience in propulsion systems and linear/digital controls REQUIRED. Rocket propulsion industry technical experience preferred, especially with control systems is required. Experience with Matlab/Simulink and C++ software language desired. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2012-04-19 20:22:02", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/28011757/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Sr. Engineer - Control Systems", "reqid": "7235", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova), CA", "uid": 28011757}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)", "description": "Senior Systems Analysis Engineer\n\n\n\nJob ID: 7242\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-CA-Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)\nExperience (Years): 5\n\nZip: 95670\nPosted Date: 4/19/2012\n\nCategory: Engineering - System Engineering \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nPerforms systems engineering assessments of broad propulsion system applications including advanced rocket concepts and technologies and working knowledge of supporting related disciplines. Provides imaginative, thorough and practical solutions to a wide range of technical problems. Works within integrated product teams to formulate strategies and conduct necessary studies and trades in support of proposal activities and advanced product development. Supports product development risk mitigation planning along with associated testing requirements.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n60% Defines rocket propulsion system objectives and candidate architectures. Plans and performs preliminary concept trades and sizing analyses for rocket propulsion systems using system simulation software tools like Matlab/Simulink and custom software applications. Identifies critical concept design parameters and key enabling materials. Conducts thermal, fluid, and performance analyses to define associated environments and design solutions. Selects concept architectures that optimize cost/benefit trades.\nDevelops rocket system concept of operations, and performance, fault tolerance, health monitoring, and control system requirements.\n\n20%. Documents work in reports and presentations, and presents results to large diverse audiences that include customer and industry technical experts. Works with internal and external customers to craft new business capture strategies and action plans.\n\n20% Develop software applications using several programming languages (Fortran, C++, Python, VisualBasic, etc.) and other software that wrap analytical tools and optimize propulsion systems.\n\nRequirements:\nBachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering or other appropriate discipline/science and five years of directly applicable technical experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Advanced degree in an appropriate Engineering discipline strongly preferred. Must also have background in nuclear engineering including knowledge of nuclear fuel materials and interactions, compact nuclear reactor design and operation, nuclear effects on materials, and knowledge of hydrogen impact on reactor materials. Rocket propulsion industry technical experience preferred. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2012-04-19 20:21:49", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/28011748/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Senior Systems Analysis Engineer", "reqid": "7242", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova), CA", "uid": 28011748}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)", "description": "Senior Software Engineer\n\n\n\nJob ID: 7215\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-CA-Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)\nExperience (Years): 5\n\nZip: 95670\nPosted Date: 4/9/2012\n\nCategory: Engineering - Software/Electronics Engineering \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nUnder general direction, provides professional technical development support for Aerojet\u2019s growing electronic-based control system products, specifically in the area of embedded software product development. This position provides technical expertise to ensure that software products are designed in compliance with Customer requirements and expectations and in conformance with Aerojet development processes. Ideal candidate has experience in the development of embedded software for DSP-based controller designs for aerospace. This position reports to the Manager, Software and Electronics Engineering.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n65% - As a primary contributor for software product design, perform system and software requirement analysis to determine adequacy. Assist in deriving requirements for SRS and IRS documents. Construct software functional description, interface definitions, and other architectural elements. Support software design documents (SDD) development. Assess requirement compliance thru analysis, modeling and prototyping code design.  Implement software code including peer review, unit test, integration testing and defect removal. Support software test and verification.\n\n25% - Support software development planning, scheduling and cost estimating. Support software test planning. Interface with Customer and Aerojet software product stakeholders as to requirements, product design, analysis and test. Create software development artifacts such as requirements, design, and test documents. Support preparation for SDLC milestone reviews: SRR, SDR, SSR, PDR and CDR.\n\n10% - Support software development process improvement: assess software process metrics, identify process gaps, create and evaluate process improvement options, review and improve metric definition and data collection and evaluate industry tools and other resources to promote growth and maturity of the software development capability at Aerojet.\n\nRequirements:\nBachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related scientific disciplines and 5 years of direct experience in the development and deployment of software products for aerospace defense and/or high reliability industrial applications or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in process-driven design to requirements using military and/or government standards is required. Candidate must have demonstrated background for completing software development products. Direct experience in the software development for actuation control systems is desired.  Candidate with experience working within a CMMi process model preferred. Candidate must possess experience with automated software management and metric collection and reporting tools. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2012-04-10 06:51:34", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/27779468/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Senior Software Engineer", "reqid": "7215", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova), CA", "uid": 27779468}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)", "description": "Senior Project Engineer - Controllable Solids\n\n\n\nJob ID: 7160\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-CA-Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)\nExperience (Years): 5\n\nZip: 95670\nPosted Date: 3/26/2012\n\nCategory: Engineering - Project Engineering \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nSupport Aerojet\u2019s growing solid propulsion DACS (Divert and Attitude Control System) programs at the Sacramento site. Planning and executing development programs and influencing and supporting design, analysis, testing, and manufacturing.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n40%- Determines technical objectives and approaches: plan, conduct and technically direct the engineering development effort. Provide coordination across the functional areas and with program management. Be responsible for the development effort under the general direction of the Program Manager(s) and Chief Engineer. Responsibilities include planning the engineering activity and then providing the technical direction to ensure the technical success of the program.\n\n30%- Represent Engineering planning and progress to the customer, including informal communications and the preparation of formal presentations and reports. Prepare program plans. Prepare/edit proposals, reports and presentations documenting status, issues and results. Manage the execution of the development effort to ensure that the correct activities are performed on schedule and within budget, including interfacing with other functional organizations. Work closely with the development team and others to assure successful completion of project milestones.\n\n20% - Generate design strategy, documentation, procedures, specifications and plans. Influence design, development, integration, and testing of components and systems for aerospace applications.\n\n10%- Perform other assignments as required.\n\nRequirements:\nBS Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related scientific discipline and at least 5 years of directly related experience related to the development of aerospace and defense systems or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced degree preferred.\nMultiple project experience with direct responsibility for design in aerospace applications is required. Familiarity with project management and system engineering disciplines. Experience in the leadership of complex controls, avionics, and propulsion systems development teams. Design experience to aerospace and defense requirements, environments is required. Candidate must have experience and knowledge of DoD development processes and familiarity with applicable aerospace and military standards. Must have demonstrated ability to communicate well with all levels of staff, both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to foster positive, productive working relationships across the organization is required.\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship)", "date_new": "2012-03-26 22:36:56", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/27402946/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Senior Project Engineer - Controllable Solids", "reqid": "7160", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova), CA", "uid": 27402946}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)", "description": "Project Engineering Specialist - Controllable Solid\n\n\n\nJob ID: 7159\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-CA-Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)\nExperience (Years): 9\n\nZip: 95670\nPosted Date: 5/23/2012\n\nCategory: Engineering - Project Engineering \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nControllable/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.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n50% - 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.\n\n30% - Monitor technical progress and interface with Program Manager, Aerojet customers, and other Aerojet functional organizations to understand and develop resolution to program technical issues.\n\n10% - 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.\n\n10% - Technical Lead on proposals to government customers or prime contractors for propulsion development or technology programs.\n\nSECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS:\nAttend IPT meetings.\nProvide written and verbal status reports to Aerojet Management.\nCreate Design and Development plans for assigned projects.\n\nRequirements:\nBachelor'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.\n\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2012-03-26 22:36:55", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/27402940/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Project Engineering Specialist - Controllable Solid", "reqid": "7159", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova), CA", "uid": 27402940}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)", "description": "Project Engineering Specialist - Avionics/Electronics\n\n\n\nJob ID: 7173\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-CA-Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)\nExperience (Years): 9\n\nZip: 95670\nPosted Date: 3/26/2012\n\nCategory: Engineering - Project Engineering \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nAvionics/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.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n50% -. 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.\n\n30% - 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.\n\n10% - 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.\n\n10% - Technical Lead on proposals to government customers or prime contractors for propulsion development or technology programs.\n\nSECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS:\nAttend IPT meetings.\nProvide written and verbal status reports to Aerojet Management.\nCreate Design and Development plans for assigned projects.\n\nRequirements:\nBachelor'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.\n\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2012-03-26 22:36:37", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/27402923/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Project Engineering Specialist - Avionics/Electronics", "reqid": "7173", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova), CA", "uid": 27402923}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)", "description": "Program Planner\n\n\n\nJob ID: 7107\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-CA-Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)\nExperience (Years): 3\n\nZip: 95670\nPosted Date: 2/22/2012\n\nCategory: Material Planning - Other \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nUnder general supervision and following established policies and procedures, performs professional\nassignments requiring general use and application of concepts, practices and techniques.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n80% - Generation of program material requirement plan and performance to said plan. Ensures on time delivery of products and supporting documentation in accordance with program schedule requirements. As necessary in support of customer requirements, will interact with customer and provide coordination among all functional disciplines, in addition to acting as a functional, supporting member of Integrated Product Team. Assists in preparation, provides input, and participates in program reviews. Generation, implementation, and/or maintenance of a Line of Balance Report, in order to track program material consumption.\n\n10% - Provide status on performance of applicable material and/or process schedules. Assist in shipping and sales activities including but not specific to end item deliverables.\n\n10% - Other tasks (as assigned) to support a specific program and/or Supply Chain/Material Management. May participate in proposal planning activities. May assign work to and direct less senior employees as appropriate and required.\nRequirements:\nBachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline and three years directly related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to analyze material consumption and project future trends. U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other status as a U.S. Person required.", "date_new": "2012-02-22 21:57:27", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/26691847/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Program Planner", "reqid": "7107", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova), CA", "uid": 26691847}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)", "description": "Quality Specialist -Supplier Quality\n\n\n\nJob ID: 7101\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-CA-Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)\nExperience (Years): 9\n\nZip: 95670\nPosted Date: 2/21/2012\n\nCategory: Quality, Product Assurance & Test - Quality Engineering \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nPerforms supplier quality engineering assignments requiring a wide application of advanced principles, theories and concepts in the field plus a working knowledge of other related disciplines.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n25%: Reviews products, specifications and supplier requirements for translation into acceptance methods and plans (including acceptance sampling plans if needed). Develops implements and/or reviews corrective action and process improvements with supplied material. Processing nonconformances, monitoring or performance of product acceptance. Evaluation of suppliers and supplier submitted data including working with suppliers for improvement. Evaluate the capability of new suppliers and subcontractors and update the Approved Suppliers List. Review process planning to ensure compliance with drawing, specification and contractual requirements.\n\n60%: Performs audits and inspections at suppliers as required. May recommend NDT techniques to meet the needs of new programs and problem areas. May provide technical support for NDT inspections. May develop process control methodology at suppliers May assign work to and direct less senior quality engineers and inspection personnel as required.\n\n15%: Provides imaginative, thorough, and practicable solutions to a wide range of technical problems involving the conventional utilization of quality engineering techniques. Conceives and plans projects involving the development of new methods to attain objectives. Works with and obtains supplier improvements as required to meet targets and objectives. Keeps current within area of specialty in support of project assignment.\n\nMay be located at a remote location. Requires considerable travel.\nRequirements:\nBachelor's degree in an appropriate science and/or equivalent combination of education and at least 9 years of directly related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2012-02-21 20:47:37", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/26655125/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Quality Specialist -Supplier Quality", "reqid": "7101", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova), CA", "uid": 26655125}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)", "description": "Associate Engineer - Mission Architecture\n\n\n\nJob ID: 6950\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-CA-Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)\nExperience (Years): 0\n\nPosted Date: 1/25/2012\nCategory: Engineering - Other\nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nOPENING 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.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n75% - 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.\n\n15% - Assists in the development of presentations and present designs to customers.\n\n10% - Work directly with internal and external customers to identify requirements.\n\nRequirements:\nBachelor\u2019s 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).\nApply for this job:\n\n\n* Apply for this jobonline\n* E-mail a friend about this job\n\nWe 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.\n\nUnless 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).\n\nAerojet is an EEO Employer, M/F/V/D\nIndividuals with a disability requiring accommodation during the application and/or the \n\n\n\ninterview process should e-mail the Human Resources Department atAccommodation Request.", "date_new": "2012-01-26 03:12:21", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/26119957/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Associate Engineer - Mission Architecture", "reqid": "6950", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova), CA", "uid": 26119957}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)", "description": "Sr. Quality Engineer-Supplier Quality\n\n\n\nJob ID: 6998\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-CA-Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)\nExperience (Years): 5\n\nZip: 95670\nPosted Date: 1/25/2012\n\nCategory: Quality, Product Assurance & Test - Quality Engineering \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nPerforms supplier quality engineering assignments requiring a wide application of advanced principles, theories and concepts in the field plus a working knowledge of other related disciplines.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n25%: Reviews products, specifications and supplier requirements for translation into acceptance methods and plans (including acceptance sampling plans if needed). Develops implements and/or reviews corrective action and process improvements with supplied material. Processing nonconformances, monitoring or performance of product acceptance. Evaluation of suppliers and supplier submitted data including working with suppliers for improvement. Evaluate the capability of new suppliers and subcontractors and update the Approved Suppliers List. Review process planning to ensure compliance with drawing, specification and contractual requirements.\n\n60%: Performs audits and inspections at suppliers as required. May recommend NDT techniques to meet the needs of new programs and problem areas. May provide technical support for NDT inspections. May develop process control methodology at suppliers May assign work to and direct less senior quality engineers and inspection personnel as required.\n\n15%: Provides imaginative, thorough, and practicable solutions to a wide range of technical problems involving the conventional utilization of quality engineering techniques. Conceives and plans projects involving the development of new methods to attain objectives. Works with and obtains supplier improvements as required to meet targets and objectives. Keeps current within area of specialty in support of project assignment.\n\nMay be located at a remote location. Requres considerable travel.\nRequirements:\nBachelor's degree in an appropriate science and/or equivalent combination of education and at least 5 years of directly related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 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 21:54:40", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/26112965/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Sr. Quality Engineer-Supplier Quality", "reqid": "6998", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova), CA", "uid": 26112965}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)", "description": "Quality Engineer-Supplier Quality\n\n\n\nJob ID: 6999\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-CA-Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)\nExperience (Years): 2\n\nZip: 95670\nPosted Date: 1/18/2012\n\nCategory: Quality, Product Assurance & Test - Quality Engineering \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nUnder general direction, performs supplier quality engineering assignments requiring a wide application of principles, theories and concepts in the field plus a working knowledge of other related disciplines.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n20%: Reviews products, specifications and supplier requirements for translation into acceptance methods and plans (including acceptance sampling plans, if needed). Develops, implements and/or reviews corrective action and process improvements with supplied material. Processing nonconformances, monitoring or performance of product acceptance. Evaluation of suppliers and supplier submitted data including working with suppliers for improvement. Evaluate the capability of new suppliers and subcontractors and update the Approved Suppliers List. Review process planning to ensure compliance with drawing, specification and contractual requirements.\n\n65%: Performs audits and inspections at suppliers as required. May recommend NDT techniques to meet the needs of new programs and problem areas. May provide technical support for NDT inspections. May develop process control methodology at suppliers May assign work to and direct less senior quality engineers and inspection personnel as required.\n\n15%: Works with and obtains supplier improvements as required to meet targets and objectives. Keeps current within area of specialty in support of project assignment.\n\nMay be located at a remote location. Requires considerable travel.\nRequirements:\nBachelor's degree in an appropriate science and/or equivalent combination of education and at least 2 years experience.", "date_new": "2012-01-18 19:18:36", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/25960389/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Quality Engineer-Supplier Quality", "reqid": "6999", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova), CA", "uid": 25960389}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)", "description": "Material Program Manager\n\n\n\nJob ID: 7002\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-CA-Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)\nExperience (Years): 9\n\nZip: 95670\nPosted Date: 1/16/2012\n\nCategory: Procurement - Other \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nThis is a Material Program Manager position to lead Supply Chain Materiel Management and cross functional teams to manage key suppliers supporting Aerojet\u2019s Missile Defense Business Unit. This position will officially report to the Supply Chain Missile Defense Directorate of the Missile Defense Business Unit to manage cost, schedule and technical performance of key suppliers from development through production in support of major defense acquisition programs. This position will be responsible for planning, managing, implementing and executing development and production sub-contracts for Government and Prime Contractor programs.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n50% Assemble and lead integrated supplier management team(s) within the assigned program(s) while interacting with supplier(s), supply chain director, program managers, functional managers, and customers to achieve subcontract cost, schedule and technical objectives.\n\n30% Manage and report to the assigned program, using Earned Value Management System (EVMS), the supplier(s) budget and schedule performance to the baseline to ensure support of program plans.\n\n10% Support negotiation of subcontracts and assist in the development of supplier baseline program plans including development of supplier budget and schedule baselines, using the Earned Value Management System (EVMS), consistent with program plans.\n\n10% Prepare presentations and lead teams in presentations to peers, customers, suppliers and managers. May include occasional overnight travel.\n\nRequirements:\nBachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline (e.g. Engineering, Engineering Technology or Manufacturing Technology or directly related field) from an accredited school and nine (9) or more years experience in an supply chain, engineering, product development or manufacturing environment or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Knowledge of supply chain management, lean manufacturing, assembly and ATP processes required. Technical knowledge of solid rocket propulsion, explosive and pyrotechnic devices, electromechanical actuators and actuator control systems would be strongly preferred. Ability to use technical knowledge and experience to evaluate plans, processes and results of the supporting team is required.\n\nThis position requires good communication skills, self-motivation, strong leadership skills, and interpreting program management and supplier demands in a continuously changing environment with minimal guidance. This position requires working knowledge of project management methods within the defense acquisition environment including program planning, integrated master scheduling, budgeting and earned value management. Ability to implement product design and development stage gate process (reviews for design, build, and test) is required. Willingness to travel and flexibility to work extended hours are required.\n\nDemonstrated abilities in team building, leadership and delegation skills to achieve project objectives are also required. The applicant must have experience in leading, encouraging, reviewing and critiquing work of supporting team members to maximize program success. The applicant must be capable of defining and negotiating task objectives, scope description and completion criteria for specific and broad activities as well. The applicant will be required to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously and to make real-time plan adjustments in response to problems and unexpected interim results.\n\nThe applicant must have working capability in the use of typical office computer programs for conduct of program management such as MS PowerPoint (presentations, logic diagrams), MS Project or similar scheduling tool to create simple project files, MS Excel (entering formulas, graphing, developing spreadsheets), and MS Word (tables, program plans).\n\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2012-01-16 18:18:44", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/25909449/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Material Program Manager", "reqid": "7002", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova), CA", "uid": 25909449}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)", "description": "Quality Assurance Manager\n\n\n\nJob ID: 6844\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-CA-Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)\nExperience (Years): 7\n\nZip: 95670\nPosted Date: 11/9/2011\n\nCategory: Quality, Product Assurance & Test - Other \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nTypically accomplishes results through exempt and non-exempt personnel\n\n\n\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n75%: Manages the day to day activities of the Material Quality Assurance group. This may include but is not limited to activities such as providing direction to subordinates by assigning MQE\u2019s to support programs and interface with Program office and SC/MM to establish contractual priorities and assign personnel to meet those requirements.\n\nManage the day to day activities of the field personnel including the coordination of priorities with internal customers. Manage field office budgets, logistics, and coordinating the continuing education for personnel with NDE certifications. Activities include being the primary interface with PMO & SC/MM to establish priorities.\n\nResponsible for maintaining department\u2019s fiscal and commitment management system by participating in budget/salary planning and Strategic Initiatives/Key Objectives planning. Will perform personnel performance evaluations in accordance with Company policies and procedures.\n\n25%: Act a lead or support MQE on programs as required. Work with Procurement and Engineering to identify, select and develop subcontractors.\n\nApprove purchase requisitions; provide quality flow-down requirements. Communicates product and quality requirements to the Material Quality Assurance Field engineers. Supports procured hardware documentation and acceptance review activities including logbook reviews. Work with the suppliers and Aerojet in problem resolutions including the initiation and closure of root cause and corrective/preventative action.\n\n\nSecondary responsibilities include:\nSupport management by participating in proposal activities as requested/required\nMaintain staffing levels proportional to program needs and budgets.\n\n\nRequirements:\nRequires a Bachelor\u2019s degree in a related discipline and seven (7) years directly related experience in an appropriate discipline/science or equivalent combination of education and experience.\nRequires directly related and progressively responsible technical experience in order to provide effective supervision for activities within defined scope of responsibility. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2011-11-09 21:16:07", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/24784980/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Quality Assurance Manager", "reqid": "6844", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova), CA", "uid": 24784980}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)", "description": "Engineer - Electrical Engineering\n\n\n\nJob ID: 6726\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-CA-Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)\nExperience (Years): 2\n\nZip: 95670\nPosted Date: 10/7/2011\n\nCategory: Engineering - Electrical/Electronics Engineering \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nUnder general supervision and following established policies, performs professional engineering assignments requiring full use and application of standard engineering principles, theories, concepts and techniques - as an Instrumentation and Controls engineer.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n75% - Functioning as an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer for Test Operations, employee will be responsible for specification, calibration and data reduction/validation of measurement and controls systems. Set-up, operation and maintenance of data acquisition equipment and systems used throughout the Test Operations facilities. Design instruments, controls system and network interfaces as required to support testing.\n\n10% - Employee will be responsible for updating, modifying and writing software code for data acquisition and control functions for the data acquisition and control systems. Primary languages include C++, Fortran, Visual Basic and Lab View.\n\n10% - Employee to provide test planning and support; generate checklists/procedures; provide or support CERs, TRRs, PFMEA, PSM, JSA, etc.\n\n5% - Employee to provide technical guidance/training to support personnel.\n\nRequirements:\nBachelor\u2019s degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science or related science discipline.\nTwo (2) years of directly related technical experience in Instrumentation and Controls engineering, or an equivalent combination of directly applicable education and experience.\nMust have experience and knowledge on measurement and data acquisition, signal conditioning and calibration; computer interfaces and network communications.\nMust be able to troubleshoot, diagnose and repair instrumentation/network problems.\nMust possess desire and willingness to work closely with peers and subordinates.\n\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2011-10-08 18:37:47", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/24119585/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Engineer - Electrical Engineering", "reqid": "6726", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova), CA", "uid": 24119585}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)", "description": "Quality Operations Specialist\n\n\n\nJob ID: 6735\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-CA-Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)\nExperience (Years): 9\n\nZip: 95670\nPosted Date: 5/23/2012\n\nCategory: Quality, Product Assurance & Test - Quality Engineering \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nThis position performs a wide variety of Quality Engineering assignments on Solid Rocket Motor and/or Liquid Rocket Engine programs in a DOD/Aerospace environment.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n20% - Facilitate the identification of causes related to product defects or discrepancies in manufacturing, design and supplier processes. Identify and implement key preventive and corrective actions to correct the identified causes. This includes, but is not limited to, reviewing and analyzing program data, identifying key weaknesses or process failures, creating plans to prevent or remedy nonconformities and ensure timely execution of agreed upon plans. In addition, provide liaison with the customer community and maintain a positive working relationship.\n\n20% - Work with program quality leads and managers to ensure appropriate quality engineering /inspection coverage for assigned programs; develop and communicate specific assignments to the teams; utilize those quality resources to ensure appropriate level of quality support is applied ; ensure decisions are based on sound quality principles and procedures in conjunction with program priorities.\n\n20% - Assist with the development and/or modification of engineering designs and specification for translation into robust and efficient manufacturing and quality control methods. This includes conducting process failure modes effects analysis and reviewing process planning to ensure all technical requirements are met. Drive consistency through a disciplined approach to following command media and process planning.\n\n20% - Provide imaginative, thorough and practical solutions to a wide range of technical problems through the application of quality engineering disciplines and tools.\n\n10% - Support both Aerojet and vendor production as required. Participate in the disposition of discrepant hardware and the development of preventive and corrective actions.\n\n10% - Act as liaison with the customer quality community to develop and maintain a positive working relationship.\nRequirements:\nBachelor\u2019s degree in an appropriate engineering discipline or physical science and at least 9 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires technical knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes and technical knowledge of quality engineering tools and quality systems. This position requires a self-starter who can analyze complex situations or problems and develop innovative solutions. The position requires exercising considerable latitude in interpreting and determining technical objectives and approaches to assignments. Must be a leader with demonstrated exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Prefer experience in aerospace industry and manned space flight programs. ASQ certifications are a plus. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2011-09-23 18:43:33", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/23803154/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Quality Operations Specialist", "reqid": "6735", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova), CA", "uid": 23803154}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)", "description": "Quality Operations Specialist\n\n\n\nJob ID: 6734\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-CA-Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)\nExperience (Years): 9\n\nZip: 95670\nPosted Date: 5/23/2012\n\nCategory: Quality, Product Assurance & Test - Quality Engineering \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nThis position performs a wide variety of Quality Engineering assignments on Solid Rocket Motor and/or Liquid Rocket Engine programs in a DOD/Aerospace environment.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n20% - Facilitate the identification of causes related to product defects or discrepancies in manufacturing, design and supplier processes. Identify and implement key preventive and corrective actions to correct the identified causes. This includes, but is not limited to, reviewing and analyzing program data, identifying key weaknesses or process failures, creating plans to prevent or remedy nonconformities and ensure timely execution of agreed upon plans. In addition, provide liaison with the customer community and maintain a positive working relationship.\n\n20% - Work with program quality leads and managers to ensure appropriate quality engineering /inspection coverage for assigned programs; develop and communicate specific assignments to the teams; utilize those quality resources to ensure appropriate level of quality support is applied ; ensure decisions are based on sound quality principles and procedures in conjunction with program priorities.\n\n20% - Assist with the development and/or modification of engineering designs and specification for translation into robust and efficient manufacturing and quality control methods. This includes conducting process failure modes effects analysis and reviewing process planning to ensure all technical requirements are met. Drive consistency through a disciplined approach to following command media and process planning.\n\n20% - Provide imaginative, thorough and practical solutions to a wide range of technical problems through the application of quality engineering disciplines and tools.\n\n10% - Support both Aerojet and vendor production as required. Participate in the disposition of discrepant hardware and the development of preventive and corrective actions.\n\n10% - Act as liaison with the customer quality community to develop and maintain a positive working relationship.\nRequirements:\nBachelor\u2019s degree in an appropriate engineering discipline or physical science and at least 9 years related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires technical knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes and technical knowledge of quality engineering tools and quality systems. This position requires a self-starter who can analyze complex situations or problems and develop innovative solutions. The position requires exercising considerable latitude in interpreting and determining technical objectives and approaches to assignments. Must be a leader with demonstrated exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. Prefer experience in aerospace industry and manned space flight programs. ASQ certifications are a plus. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2011-09-23 18:43:27", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/23803150/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Quality Operations Specialist", "reqid": "6734", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova), CA", "uid": 23803150}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)", "description": "Quality Engineer\n\n\n\nJob ID: 6380\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-CA-Sacramento (Rancho Cordova)\nExperience (Years): 2\n\nZip: 95670\nPosted Date: 11/7/2011\n\nCategory: Quality, Product Assurance & Test - Quality Engineering \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nThis position performs quality engineering assignments on Solid Rocket Motor and/or Liquid Rocket Engine programs in the DOD/Aerospace industry.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n60% - Provides quality engineering direction to the factory operators and inspectors. This includes, but is not limited to: Requirements interpretation. Ensure operators and inspectors have the correct understanding of engineering drawing implementation through manufacturing planning instructions. Planning review and approval. Independently reviews manufacturing planning to ensure appropriate design engineering requirements implementation, material traceability maintenance, quality record maintenance and operator and inspector sign-offs. Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA). Leads effort to quantify and reduce risk using this quality tool and is considered the process expert. Process Mistake Proofing/Improvement. Actively Participates in improvement teams to reduce risk through the application of mistake proofing principles. Inspect method development and implementation. Develops, implements and monitors new or existing inspection methods to ensure products meet stated engineering requirements. Program and campus procedural compliance. Ensures compliance to all quality system requirements through a thorough knowledge of documented requirements. Process auditing. Independently conducts process audits to ensure processes are following manufacturing planning, program requirements and enterprise level command media.\n\n20% - Actively participates in the Material Review Board, including: Segregates and controls nonconforming hardware to preclude inadvertent processing; Dispositions nonconforming hardware; Prepares and conducts board meetings; Implements disposition decisions.\n\n20% - Drives Corrective and Preventive Action to ensure continual improvement, including investigating and determining root causes of problems and developing and implementing corrective and preventative actions. Manages other projects as assigned. Provides imaginative, thorough and practical solutions to a wide range of technical problems through the application of quality engineering disciplines and tools.\nRequirements:\nBachelor's degree in an appropriate engineering discipline or physical science and at least 2 years of related experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). Requires technical knowledge of engineering and manufacturing processes as well as technical knowledge of quality engineering tools and quality systems; Prefer experience in aerospace industry on Solid Rocket Motor or Liquid Rocket Engine programs. ASQ certifications are a plus. Must be a self-starter, be willing to learn, communicate well and have an excellent work ethic and interpersonal skills. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2011-04-14 23:42:55", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/20727725/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Quality Engineer", "reqid": "6380", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Sacramento (Rancho Cordova), CA", "uid": 20727725}]