[{"country_short": "USA", "city": "Redmond", "description": "Senior Project Engineer - EEE Components\n\n\n\nJob ID: 7249\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-WA-Redmond\nExperience (Years): 5\n\nZip: 98073-9709\nPosted Date: 4/24/2012\n\nCategory: Engineering - Electrical/Electronics Engineering \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nThe Senior Component EEE Parts Project Engineer specifies, supports and leads engineering teams in the successful planning, design, development, and qualification of electrical, electronic and electromechanical (EEE) components for liquid rocket engines and propulsion systems for spacecraft and launch vehicle applications.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n40% - Author component specifications to accurately and effectively communicate technical program requirements to suppliers. Review supplier documentation and processes, as well as support proposal activity by selecting or specifying components. Support programs with submittals and justifications to the appropriate Parts Materials Processes Control Board. And may act as the EEE Parts Lead for large programs.\n\n30% - Use a combination of technical and business skills to specify and support EE design in the incorporation of electrical components into complex system designs as part of a highly matrixed team organization for aerospace propulsion systems. Electrical components include but are not limited to hybrids, relays, microcircuits, semiconductors, power microelectronics and magnetics.\n\n30% - Formal problem solving, failure analysis, destructive part analysis and understanding diagnostic tools in the application of semiconductor and passive components in space flight electronics.\n\nSECONDARY FUNCTIONS:\n-Other duties as assigned.\n\nRequirements:\nRequires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 5 years of experience in specifying and procuring high reliability electronics components (such as diodes, transistors, microcircuits, hybrids, relays and passive devices). Must be able to take on leadership roles. Ability to work collaboratively with internal program management, team members and suppliers a must. Understanding of radiation requirements, working knowledge of EEE military specifications and GIDEP system required. Familiarity with formal problem solving and failure analysis tools and techniques preferred. Experience with MRP system, subcontracts and purchase orders helpful. Requires the ability and willingness to travel as needed. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).\n\nWorking Conditions:\nWorkplace includes areas where chemical materials are encountered.", "date_new": "2012-04-24 19:25:10", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/28146420/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Senior Project Engineer - EEE Components", "reqid": "7249", "state": "Washington", "state_short": "WA", "location": "Redmond, WA", "uid": 28146420}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Sacramento", "description": "Senior Project Engineer - Mission Assurance\n\n\n\nJob ID: 7219\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-CA-Sacramento\nExperience (Years): 5\n\nZip: 95813\nPosted Date: 4/16/2012\n\nCategory: Other - Other \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nThe Mission Assurance Senior Project Engineer will operate under general direction, performing project engineering assignments requiring a wide application of principles, theories and concepts in the field plus a working knowledge of other related disciplines. This position will manage all aspects of projects having to do with improving product/process quality leading to 100% successful performance of Aerojet supplied hardware. Mission Assurance is a disciplined application of systems engineering, system safety, reliability engineering, manufacturability, risk management, quality assurance, lessons learned and program management principles to achieve 100% mission success.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n50% - Form cross-functional project teams, lead and actively manage project plans to completion. Define, baseline and monitor project objective metrics.\n\n20% - Prepare presentations for assigned projects and provide project overview and status briefings to COE, Program leadership and Aerojet customers.\n\n10% - Prepare detailed project plans to include budget and resourced schedules for quality related system implementations and improvements.\n\n10% - Foster a cohesive and productive team environment through effective engagement of diverse team members.\n\nSecondary Job Functions:\n\n5%- Conduct Root Cause Analysis and process assessments/improvements activities, as required.\n\n5% - Perform various support tasks as requested by responsible leadership.\n\n\n\nRequirements:\nBachelor's degree in appropriate engineering discipline/science and 5 years of directly related technical experience in engineering disciplines, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with rocket propulsion and customer mission needs is strongly preferred. In-depth knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and other Six Sigma tools strongly preferred. Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent with hands-on experience in Value Stream Mapping techniques preferred. Experience with Risk Management techniques desired. The successful candidate should have demonstrated experience in conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA), preferably using the Apollo or RealityCharting RCA method, and experience with Voice of the Customer (VOC) activities or equivalent. Must be effective in interpersonal communications at all levels of the organization, including customers, suppliers, government and industry contacts. Must have effective inter-personal skills to positively influence and create cohesive team member relationships and a productive cross-functional team environment. Familiarity with industry quality standards and tools such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DFSS, AS9100 and Design for Manufacture (DFM) are highly desired. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2012-04-16 18:54:09", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/27925740/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Senior Project Engineer - Mission Assurance", "reqid": "7219", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Sacramento, CA", "uid": 27925740}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Redmond", "description": "Senior Project Engineer - Electric Propulsion\n\n\n\nJob ID: 7201\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-WA-Redmond\nExperience (Years): 5\n\nZip: 98073\nPosted Date: 4/9/2012\n\nCategory: Engineering - Project Engineering \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nHall, Arcjet, and Gridded Ion Thruster propulsion systems are key components of satellites used by our military, NASA, and commercial satellite service providers. Missions include interplanetary exploration, Earth orbit-raising, and orbit maintenance for small, medium, and very large spacecraft. Aerojet is the premier supplier of these enabling propulsion systems.\n\nAs an expert in the electric propulsion field, the successful candidate will focus on thruster technologies, and will help assure the success of space missions through design, development, and qualification of Hall, Arcjet, Ion, or other EP thrusters.  An understanding of spacecraft/thruster interactions will be critical to the long term success of the candidate.\n\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\nThe successful candidate will be a key resource in the design, development and testing of new electric propulsion products. Typical duties will include: performing technical analyses, conceptualizing new product designs, planning and conducting test and product verification activities, analyzing test data and assisting the program manager in guiding integrated product development teams, leading product proposals, developing new business relationships and generating customer presentations.\n\n50% - Lead technical activities on major programs. Perform tasks, delegate tasks and make decisions required to design, analyze, build and test electrical propulsion thrusters and thruster systems. Actively participate in understanding thruster-to-thruster interactions, and interactions between the spacecraft and propulsion system. Verify Aerojet\u2019s products are in compliance with customer requirements. Provide feedback and interaction to show our customers that Aerojet is the best value supplier for their propulsion needs.\n\n20% - Lead 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.\n\n10% - Actively participate in strategic planning for Electrical Propulsion Product line growth and sustainability.\n\n10% - Support proposal activities and manage internal research and development efforts as assigned.\n\n10% - Active mentoring of less experienced personnel. 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.\n\nRequirements:\nRequires a Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline and 5 years of experience with a significant background in state-of-the-art electrical propulsion, or an equivalent combination of experience and education. A Master's degree or higher in an Engineering discipline (preferably Aerospace, ME, or Physics) is preferred. The successful candidate will have experience in performing technical analyses, conceptualizing new product designs, planning and conducting test and product verification activities, analyzing test data and assisting in guiding integrated product development teams, leading product proposals, developing new business relationships and generating customer presentations.\n\nStrong verbal, written, presentation, and team-working skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is expected. Strong preference for a candidate with a plasma physics background. Requires U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person.", "date_new": "2012-04-10 06:52:10", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/27779472/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Senior Project Engineer - Electric Propulsion", "reqid": "7201", "state": "Washington", "state_short": "WA", "location": "Redmond, WA", "uid": 27779472}, {"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": "Redmond", "description": "Senior Project Engineer - Power Management & Distribution\n\n\n\nJob ID: 7005\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-WA-Redmond\nExperience (Years): 5\n\nZip: 98073\nPosted Date: 1/16/2012\n\nCategory: Engineering - Project Engineering \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nAerojet is an industry leading Aerospace and Defense Company that is increasing its role in spacecraft design and integration. Aerojet markets industry leading propulsion systems and thrusters for all the major spacecraft companies. This robust product foundation gives Aerojet a competitive advantage as we work to support new markets and the emerging demands and NASA initiatives for space transportation.\n\nThis position leads the technical definition of Power Managmement and Distribution systems (PMAD) systems in a manner that supports successful business capture and project implementation.\n\nThis position is responsible for creation of Power Management and Distribution (PMAD) and Propulsion Power Processing system architectures from customer and mission analysis requirements, driving subsystem component requirements, and collaborating with the Integrated Systems lead in support of business development and technical proposal activity.  Knowledge of PMAD architecture including solar arrays and drive assemblies, component specification and design including peak power tracking, energy storage, DC-DC power converter topologies, power bus, controllers, and digital communication protocols.  Working knowledge of spacecraft architecture, including power processing, electrical fundamentals of power management including system modeling and stability analysis, EMC, control theory, circuit simulation and Worst Case Circuit Analysis and in PMAD system behavior.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n\n25% - Defines architecture and requirements for spacecraft PMAD sub-systems.\n\n25% - Performs system and subsystem analysis and simulations, applying electrical fundamentals,\n\n25% - Creates technical proposals including development NRE labor and materials, make/buy trades and project planning. Supports business development through technical presentations.\n\n25% - Creates PMAD component requirement specifications.\nRequirements:\nRequires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and five years of related technical experience including a solid understanding of systems engineering, integrated product development, and project management. MSEE degree preferred. Experience in the design of space based power management systems and spacecraft systems analysis and design. Must have experience in developing detailed requirements documentation and defining detailed electrical interfaces within a system/subsystem. Strong verbal, written and presentation skills required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2012-01-16 18:18:48", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/25909451/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Senior Project Engineer - Power Management & Distribution", "reqid": "7005", "state": "Washington", "state_short": "WA", "location": "Redmond, WA", "uid": 25909451}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Sacramento", "description": "Senior Project Engineer\n\n\n\nJob ID: 6404\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-CA-Sacramento\nExperience (Years): 5\n\nZip: 95813\nPosted Date: 4/9/2012\n\nCategory: .. \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.\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. Multiple 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. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship)", "date_new": "2011-05-12 19:09:53", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/21217741/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Senior Project Engineer", "reqid": "6404", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Sacramento, CA", "uid": 21217741}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Sacramento", "description": "Senior Project Engineer\n\n\n\nJob ID: 6091\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-CA-Sacramento\nExperience (Years): 5\n\nZip: 95813\nPosted Date: 1/19/2012\n\nCategory: .. \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nSupport Aerojet\u2019s growing solid propulsion DACS (Divert and Attitude Control System) programs at the Sacramento site. Ideal candidate has direct experience in successfully planning and executing development programs with ability to influence and support 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.\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.\n- Familiarity with project management and system engineering disciplines\n- Experience in the leadership of complex controls, avionics, and propulsion systems development teams\n- Design experience to aerospace and defense requirements, environments is required\n- Candidate must have experience and knowledge of DoD development processes and familiarity with applicable aerospace and military standards\n-    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.\n-  Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship)", "date_new": "2010-12-07 09:01:18", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/18548623/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Senior Project Engineer", "reqid": "6091", "state": "California", "state_short": "CA", "location": "Sacramento, CA", "uid": 18548623}, {"country_short": "USA", "city": "Gainesville", "description": "Senior Project Engineer\n\n\n\nJob ID: 5370\n# Positions: 1\n\nLocation: US-VA-Gainesville\nExperience (Years): 5\n\nZip: 20155\nPosted Date: 3/21/2012\n\nCategory: Engineering - Project Engineering \nMore information about this job:\nOverview:\nThe project engineer has single-point accountability for meeting a project\u2019s technical objectives and manages the technical team to ensure performance requirements are achieved, technical risks are identified, and mitigation plans are executed within schedule and budget constraints.\nEssential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each):\n\u2022 20% Provides imaginative, thorough, and practicable solutions to a wide range of technical problems involving the conventional utilization of engineering techniques.\n\u2022 20% Conceives and plans projects involving the development of new methods to attain objectives.\n\u2022 20% Provides direction in problem investigations and resolution across functional areas.\n\u2022 20% Prepares technical requirements and design requirements in support of project goals.\n\u2022 10% Keeps current within area of specialty in support of project assignments.\n\u2022 5% May perform as the engineering cost account manager.\n\u2022 5% May provide technical guidance to less senior project engineers and project support personnel.\nRequirements:\nBachelor's degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering and five or more years of related propulsion design/development experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. The candidate must be a self-starter, be able to communicate well and have excellent interpersonal skills. Solid rocket motor development experience strongly preferred.\n\nMust be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).", "date_new": "2009-10-20 22:14:05", "url": "http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/12613937/job", "country": "United States", "company": "Aerojet", "title": "Senior Project Engineer", "reqid": "5370", "state": "Virginia", "state_short": "VA", "location": "Gainesville, VA", "uid": 12613937}]