Aerojet Jobshttp://jobs.aerojet.com2012-05-26 05:28:16.099171USARedmondSubcontracts Administrator Job ID: 7298 # Positions: 1 Location: US-WA-Redmond Experience (Years): 6 Zip: 98073-9709 Posted Date: 5/23/2012 Category: Procurement - Other More information about this job: Overview: Aerojet is a leading supplier of chemical and electric propulsion systems for Earth-space and interplanetary spacecraft. Aerojet systems are on a large majority of U.S. spacecraft and we have on-going programs supporting European and Japanese customers. Our programs span the range from basic research for next-generation systems to on-going production for current missions - we have been to every planet in the solar system and beyond! We are currently seeking a Subcontracts Administrator to join our Procurement team in Redmond, WA. Under very general direction, the Subcontracts Administrator determines approaches to objectives, demonstrating a complete understanding and application of procurement principles, concepts, and practices. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): 50% - Procure complex and major components and subassemblies, in support of various programs. Commodities include but are not limited to electronic components or assemblies, machined parts, valves, nonmetallic structures, chemicals, soft-goods, outside processing, fasteners and other miscellaneous hardware. Manage subcontracts for these complex procurements. Job includes formal preparation of request for quotation (RFQ), quotation evaluation and issuance of formal purchase orders. Commodity management includes outside processing of metallic structures through insulation process for rapid production type programs. 20% - Create and issue fixed price, Time & Material, Labor Hour and Cost-type Purchase orders, as required. Participate on formal source selection teams, conduct formal cost/price analysis, cost audits, fact-finding and formal negotiations, as required. Create purchase order files in accordance with all command media and necessary process disciplines. 25% - Support Integrated Product Teams (IPT’s), through Supply Chain Mgt. representative, or as active participant within the team. Monitor and provide feedback to the IPT on critical supplier performance, to assure timely delivery to manufacturing schedules. Inter and intra-departmental coordination is vital. 5% - Active participation in company and departmental initiatives, including strategic sourcing and Operational Excellence activities. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in appropriate discipline and six (6) years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a high level of understanding in all business matters related to the position, and have the ability to effectively interact with all levels of management, internal to the company and external to suppliers and customers, alike. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with good working knowledge of government contracting requirements. Must be conversant with procurement systems, databases and quality assurance flow-downs. Good problem resolution skills are required. Must possess a general understanding of the integrated product team (IPT) environment. Must be able to travel both domestic and international. U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency or other status as a U.S. Person required. Note: If you are offered this position, a credit check will be performed for this position since it requires the exercise of sound judgment regarding financial commitments and is a position of financial trust.2012-05-23 18:51:16United StatesAerojetWashington7298WARedmond, WA28892199http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/28892199/jobUSARedmondSubcontracts Administrator Job ID: 7299 # Positions: 1 Location: US-WA-Redmond Experience (Years): 6 Zip: 98073-9709 Posted Date: 5/23/2012 Category: Procurement - Other More information about this job: Overview: Aerojet is a leading supplier of chemical and electric propulsion systems for Earth-space and interplanetary spacecraft. Aerojet systems are on a large majority of U.S. spacecraft and we have on-going programs supporting European and Japanese customers. Our programs span the range from basic research for next-generation systems to on-going production for current missions - we have been to every planet in the solar system and beyond! We are currently seeking a Subcontracts Administrator to join our Procurement team in Redmond, WA. Under very general direction, the Subcontracts Administrator determines approaches to objectives, demonstrating a complete understanding and application of procurement principles, concepts, and practices. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): 50% - Procure complex and major components and subassemblies, in support of various programs. Commodities include but are not limited to electronic components or assemblies, machined parts, valves, nonmetallic structures, chemicals, soft-goods, outside processing, fasteners and other miscellaneous hardware. Manage subcontracts for these complex procurements. Job includes formal preparation of request for quotation (RFQ), quotation evaluation and issuance of formal purchase orders. Commodity management includes outside processing of metallic structures through insulation process for rapid production type programs. 20% - Create and issue fixed price, Time & Material, Labor Hour and Cost-type Purchase orders, as required. Participate on formal source selection teams, conduct formal cost/price analysis, cost audits, fact-finding and formal negotiations, as required. Create purchase order files in accordance with all command media and necessary process disciplines. 25% - Support Integrated Product Teams (IPT’s), through Supply Chain Mgt. representative, or as active participant within the team. Monitor and provide feedback to the IPT on critical supplier performance, to assure timely delivery to manufacturing schedules. Inter and intra-departmental coordination is vital. 5% - Active participation in company and departmental initiatives, including strategic sourcing and Operational Excellence activities. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in appropriate discipline and six (6) years of directly related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must possess a high level of understanding in all business matters related to the position, and have the ability to effectively interact with all levels of management, internal to the company and external to suppliers and customers, alike. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, along with good working knowledge of government contracting requirements. Must be conversant with procurement systems, databases and quality assurance flow-downs. Good problem resolution skills are required. Must possess a general understanding of the integrated product team (IPT) environment. Must be able to travel both domestic and international. U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency or other status as a U.S. Person required. Note: If you are offered this position, a credit check will be performed for this position since it requires the exercise of sound judgment regarding financial commitments and is a position of financial trust.2012-05-23 18:50:11United StatesAerojetWashington7299WARedmond, WA28892136http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/28892136/jobUSARedmondElectron Beam Welder Job ID: 7305 # Positions: 1 Location: US-WA-Redmond Experience (Years): 5 Zip: 98073-9709 Posted Date: 5/16/2012 Category: Manufacturing - Other More information about this job: Overview: At Aerojet, it really is rocket science! In our Redmond facility, we develop and manufacture small liquid rocket engines that are used on satellites, space probes and other spacecraft. It’s challenging, but rewarding work. If our products sound exciting to you as well and you have experience with Electron Beam (EB) welding, apply today for our EB Welder opening! This is a day shift position that typically works Mondays through Thursdays from 5:30am to 4:00pm, but candidates must be willing and able to work overtime as necessary in order to meet production schedules. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): 90% - Performs electron welding on production hardware. Follows established weld schedules and develops the needed machine parameters to make new production weld schedules. Operates the following systems: • Electron beam (EB) gun including the electron optics • EB welding vacuum system • EB welding cooling water system • EB welding mechanical position system 10% - Reads and understands written instructions, sketches, schematics, diagrams, drawings, and charts. SECONDARY DUTIES: Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Requires a High School diploma (or equivalent) and 5 years of related experience. Requires experience with EB welding; experience with EB welding of aerospace metals preferred. Must be able to be trained and become certified to perform production EB Welding within the first 90 days of employment. Ability to be successfully trained to set up and operate a minimum of 6 of the following functions by the end of 6 months of employment: spot-welding, electrical fabrication and potting, tube fabrication, adhesive bonding, soldering, pressure and leak testing, abrasive cleaning, water flow calibration, part marking, handling and packaging, mechanical fastener torqueing. Requires U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person. Note: Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is regularly expected to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee will need to work near moving mechanical parts and in loud working conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, chemicals or airborne particles.2012-05-17 18:49:11United StatesAerojetWashington7305WARedmond, WA28764557http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/28764557/jobUSARedmondEngineering Support Supervisor (Quality Data Center) Job ID: 7295 # Positions: 1 Location: US-WA-Redmond Experience (Years): 5 Zip: 98073-9709 Posted Date: 5/15/2012 Category: Engineering Support - Other More information about this job: Overview: This position supervises the Quality Data Center (QDC) department at Aerojet in Redmond, WA. Interfaces with all functional areas to ensure hardware quality records are appropriately collected and produced in accordance with command media. Ensures all QDC staff are trained and performing their job assignments in a consistent and timely fashion. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): 50% - Supervises QDC staff to ensure appropriate resources are applied to accomplish assigned work in a timely manner. Organizes, reviews and presents program quality records in support of hardware and software sales to our customers. Budgets, staffs, develops and supervises personnel to achieve program and functional objectives. Plans and directs the development and implementation of systems, methods, practices and procedures to support the process and the QDC. 20% - Performs traditional QDC functions as required to ensure complete, accurate and timely completion of assigned work. Tracks metrics to measure the health of various programs as necessary to support operations. 20% - Provides effective leadership, direction and team building to efficiently accomplish assigned work. Develops individual performance objectives that align and support higher level company and functional goals. Creates development plans to ensure staff succeed in meeting their performance objectives. 10% - Provides imaginative, thorough and practical solutions to a wide range of administrative problems. Requirements: Requires a Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience in or an equivalent combination of education and experience. To be successful, the candidate must be well organized and detail oriented. The ability to problem solve, work and communicate effectively in a team environment is essential. Experience in the Aerospace industry and propulsion systems preferred. This position requires the use of various computer applications to collect, process and analyze data. In addition, the ability to use standard office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) is required. Requires U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person.2012-05-15 18:42:20United StatesAerojetWashington7295WARedmond, WA28704627http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/28704627/jobUSARedmondQuality Operations Specialist Job ID: 7292 # Positions: 1 Location: US-WA-Redmond Experience (Years): 9 Zip: 98073-9709 Posted Date: 5/10/2012 Category: Quality, Product Assurance & Test - Quality Engineering More information about this job: Overview: Aerojet is a leading supplier of chemical and electric propulsion systems for Earth-space and interplanetary spacecraft. Aerojet systems are on a large majority of U.S. spacecraft and we have on-going programs supporting European and Japanese customers. Our programs span the range from basic research for next-generation systems to on-going production for current missions - we have been to every planet in the solar system and beyond! We are currently seeking an experienced Quality Operations Specialist to join our team in Redmond, WA. This individual provides program quality engineering support for specific contracted programs and will plan methods to verify conformance with customer specifications and engineering requirements. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): 30% - Utilizes engineering background and expertise to communicate between team members and customer counterparts to provide assurance that the hardware is compliant to specifications. Handles and communicates deviations/nonconformances at different levels within the organization. Understands and communicates typical aerospace processes (machining, welding, NDT, etc.) and how they are applied to the hardware being manufactured. 20% - Applies modern quality principles, concepts, and methods to aerospace and manufacturing operation, including Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma tools. 20% - Interprets engineering drawings and specifications, customer quality requirements, and company quality requirements to ensure compliance with the customer's expectations. 20% - Prepares comprehensive analyses, procedures, reports and presentations for customer review throughout the evaluation process. Reviews all supplier data and ensures that it is complete and accurate before the data is reviewed by the customer. 10% - Interfaces with the Material Review Board (MRB)to provide technical justification when a nonconformance to mutually agreed specifications is determined. SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: -Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or related technical discipline and at least of 9 years of related technical experience. This position requires manufacturing experience, preferably with aerospace industry emphasis. Requires experience with product development in a multi-functional team environment. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively establish positive working relationships with various operational groups, all levels of employees, suppliers, and customers. Requires U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person.2012-05-11 09:54:08United StatesAerojetWashington7292WARedmond, WA28630119http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/28630119/jobUSARedmondEngineering Manager - Engine Thrusters Job ID: 7273 # Positions: 1 Location: US-WA-Redmond Experience (Years): 7 Zip: 98073 Posted Date: 5/8/2012 Category: .. More information about this job: Overview: Aerojet produces chemical Rocket Engine Assemblies as well as electrical Thrusters. Engines and thrusters are marketed as part of a propulsion system and as components. Aerojet provide these key components for satellites that are used by the 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, sub-systems, engines, and thrusters. As the leader of a propulsion engineering team, you will be involved in multiple thruster and engine technologies. Your focus will be on meeting customer/mission needs by leading others through robust technical planning, design, fabrication, test and verification phases. You will be expected to manage others such that they have opportunities for career growth and job satisfaction, while simultaneously producing a high quality product. At Aerojet, an Engineering Manager collaborates with multiple disciplines inside Aerojet and with our customers to deliver the hardware to make the missions possible, successful, and cost effective. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): 40% - Manage and perform tasks and make decisions required to design, assemble and thrusters and engines to meet customer requirements and verify their suitability for the intended use. Provide feedback and interaction to show our customers that Aerojet is the best value supplier for their thruster needs. 25% - Support proposal activities and manage internal research and development efforts. Perform technology development and road-mapping activities to maintain Aerojet’s position as the worldwide industrial leader in electric and chemical propulsion. 25% Manage a group of project engineers. Provide coaching and career development and resource assignment. Promote Mentor/Mentee pairing. Work proactively with program management team to address resource conflicts and develop needed skill sets to support technical excellence 10% - Maintain a visible, respected presence in the propulsion technical community and serve as an internal and external technical expert on engines and thrusters. Requirements: Requires a Bachelor degree in a related technical discipline and 7 years of related experience with propulsion systems and technologies. Advanced degree and knowledge of spacecraft systems, electronics and their development are highly desired. A general knowledge of related disciplines such as material science, component selection, thermal and structural analysis, spacecraft integration, and mission planning is desirable. Must have excellent interpersonal skills, as well as high quality written and oral communication skills. This position requires proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Travel is required, as needed, within the United States to Aerojet’s customers and suppliers. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).2012-05-08 20:07:07United StatesAerojetWashington7273WARedmond, WA28547719http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/28547719/jobUSARedmondManufacturing Operations Supervisor (Electronic Assembly/Test) Job ID: 7250 # Positions: 1 Location: US-WA-Redmond Experience (Years): 5 Zip: 98073-9709 Posted Date: 4/24/2012 Category: Manufacturing - Other More information about this job: Overview: Aerojet is a leading supplier of chemical and electric propulsion systems for Earth-space and interplanetary spacecraft. Aerojet systems are on a large majority of U.S. spacecraft and we have on-going programs supporting European and Japanese customers. Our programs span the range from basic research for next-generation systems to on-going production for current missions. Because our people push the boundaries of possibility, we have been to every planet in the solar system and beyond! We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor who will monitor the work operations of our High Reliability Electronic Assembly/Test area on a daily basis to actively assist or provide direction to employees. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): 40% - Provide technical and administrative supervision to the Flight Production Operations-High Reliability Electronic Assembly/Test area. 20% - Schedule and utilize employees, material and facilities to ensure that schedules and goals are met. 10% - Establish and maintain applicable records and reports monitoring internal operating controls. 10% - Provide training in manufacturing techniques, policies and procedures and/or safety and environmental procedures. 10% - Provide direction to employees as guided by established policies and procedures. Interpret and execute policies that affect supervised employees. 5% - Inspect and coordinate maintenance of equipment. 5% - -Review designs for quality and design reliability as needed. SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: -Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Requires a Bachelor's in an appropriate discipline and 5 years of directly related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be able to read and understand detailed written instructions, procedures, sketches, electrical schematics, diagrams, drawings and charts. Must have supervisory experience in an area involving general electronic and printed circuit board assembly and testing which includes the use of electronics testing equipment such as oscilloscopes, digital meters and Data Acquisition Systems. Requires knowledge of MIL-Standard and industrial electronic component identification, part numbering and color coding conventions. Must be available to supervise occasional shift and overtime work as deemed necessary by company commitment to schedule. Willingness to assist in additional job duties as assigned by Management is vital. Experience with thermal vacuum testing, component burn-in procedures, MIL-SPECS and NASA J Standard manual soldering, fabrication of electrical wire cables and electrostatic discharge (ESD) controls preferred. Supervisory experience in implementation of a manufacturing process improvement activity (such as Six Sigma, JIT, 5S, Kaizan, Process Mapping, etc) and comfort working and leading teams of self directed work groups are desired. Requires U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person.2012-04-25 21:17:07United StatesAerojetWashington7250WARedmond, WA28184093http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/28184093/jobUSARedmondSenior Project Engineer - EEE Components Job ID: 7249 # Positions: 1 Location: US-WA-Redmond Experience (Years): 5 Zip: 98073-9709 Posted Date: 4/24/2012 Category: Engineering - Electrical/Electronics Engineering More information about this job: Overview: The 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. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): 40% - 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. 30% - 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. 30% - Formal problem solving, failure analysis, destructive part analysis and understanding diagnostic tools in the application of semiconductor and passive components in space flight electronics. SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: -Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Requires 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). Working Conditions: Workplace includes areas where chemical materials are encountered.2012-04-24 19:25:10United StatesAerojetWashington7249WARedmond, WA28146420http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/28146420/jobUSARedmondProgram Planner Job ID: 7214 # Positions: 1 Location: US-WA-Redmond Experience (Years): 3 Zip: 98073 Posted Date: 4/16/2012 Category: Program Planning - Program Planner More information about this job: Overview: We are currently seeking an experienced Program Planner that will collaboratively support program production teams comprised of mechanical engineers, quality engineers, purchasing agents, subcontract administrators, design engineers, test technicians and other necessary support personnel to produce quality space hardware on time and on budget. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): 40% - Plan, create and maintain manufacturing schedules according to the Production Plan. Use internal ERP/MRP system (Cincom) to create and maintain program schedules. Ability to lead your program team in achieving these schedules. 20% - Track both raw materials and finished parts through assembly and shop areas and final shipments to customers. If schedule is impacted, will be prepared to understand what is needed from the team to get back on track. 20% - Identify and communicates concerns and issues with potential scheduling impacts. Ability to make recommendations to your team on how schedules can be minimally impacted. Relay information to team members and possibly management. 10% - Lead weekly production status meetings. 10% - Participate in configuration control boards and cost reviews. SECONDARY DUTIES: -Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Requires a Bachelor's in Business Administration, Operations Management or other related discipline and three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be familiar with MRP and have proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel. Good problem solving ability and strong written and verbal communication skills are essential. Requires U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person. Working Conditions: Workplace includes areas where chemical materials are encountered.2012-04-16 18:54:27United StatesAerojetWashington7214WARedmond, WA27925746http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/27925746/jobUSARedmondSenior Project Engineer - Electric Propulsion Job ID: 7201 # Positions: 1 Location: US-WA-Redmond Experience (Years): 5 Zip: 98073 Posted Date: 4/9/2012 Category: Engineering - Project Engineering More information about this job: Overview: Hall, 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. As 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. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): The 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. 50% - 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’s 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. 20% - 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. 10% - Actively participate in strategic planning for Electrical Propulsion Product line growth and sustainability. 10% - Support proposal activities and manage internal research and development efforts as assigned. 10% - 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. Requirements: Requires 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. Strong 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.2012-04-10 06:52:10United StatesAerojetWashington7201WARedmond, WA27779472http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/27779472/jobUSARedmondContracts Specialist Job ID: 7200 # Positions: 1 Location: US-WA-Redmond Experience (Years): 10 Zip: 98073-9709 Posted Date: 4/9/2012 Category: Contract Administration - Other More information about this job: Overview: Without appreciable direction, the Contracts Specialist will independently negotiate and administer complex contracts. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): 100% - Negotiate with the customers regarding contract terminology, pricing, technical requirements and scope. Assures that actions are compliant with public law and regulation. Advises management of contractual obligations in their jurisdiction to ensure successful contract relationships with client organizations. Independently resolves problems of contract performance. SECONDARY FUNCTION: -Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline and 10 years of directly related experience including experience negotiating and administering sales contracts with US Government and prime contractor customers or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have experience in the aerospace and/or electronics industry, working knowledge of contract laws and regulations including UCC, FAR, TINA, CAS, etc. Requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, customer focus, negotiation skills, and an ability to work effectively on teams. Experience with international sales contracts and ability to understand written and oral communications in French language are desired. Requires U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person. Note: If you are offered this position, a credit check will be performed for this position since it requires the exercise of sound judgment regarding financial commitments and is a position of financial trust.2012-04-10 06:51:35United StatesAerojetWashington7200WARedmond, WA27779470http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/27779470/jobUSARedmondAssembler 3 Job ID: 7169 # Positions: 1 Location: US-WA-Redmond Experience (Years): 5 Zip: 98073-9709 Posted Date: 4/2/2012 Category: Manufacturing - Other More information about this job: Overview: At Aerojet, our people further the exploration of space! We develop and manufacture rocket engines in Redmond, Washington that are used on satellites, space probes and other spacecraft. We are currently seeking an experienced Assembler to perform a variety of assembly duties. This is a day shift position that typically works Mondays-Thursdays from 5:30am-4:00pm, but candidates must have the ability and willingness to work other shifts and overtime as needed to meet production schedules. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): 70% - Perform assembly duties: Set up and operate high pressure pneumatic systems. Perform proof and leak tests, spot welding, soldering, electrical fabrication, etc. Apply adhesive bonding and mechanical fastener torqueing. Part marking, handling and packaging. Maintain and support clean work stations. 20% - Provide support to the Assembly area: Work with area personnel and the calibration lab to schedule the periodic calibration of assembly area equipment and tools. Deliver tools and equipment to the calibration lab as required by schedule. Monitor calibration completion and return of equipment/tools to the production area. Conduct weekly inventory of floor stocked materials and supplies. Issue purchase requests and facilitate ordering of materials to assure an adequate supply that meets production needs. Coordinate movement of parts/assemblies within the Assembly areas, Test Facilities, and Shipping/Receiving departments. Update supervisors with status on above items. Perform expediting duties between the Assembly area and various company departments as required on a daily basis by area supervision. 10% - Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Requires a high school diploma (or equivalence) and at least five years of related experience. Proven ability to follow detailed work instructions and procedures needed. Experience in a position involving work using mechanical skills and/or customer service preferred. Requires the ability and willingness to work other shifts and overtime as necessary. Must be able to be trained and become certified in clean room access within the first 3 months of employment. Must have the ability and willingness to work in a clean room/confined area for extended periods and to abide by clean room procedures (for example, makeup, fingernail polish, large jewelry are prohibited; must wear clean room garments including hair and beard covers at all times, etc). Requires U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person. Note: Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel items. The employee is regularly expected to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee will need to work near moving mechanical parts and in loud working conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, chemicals or airborne particles.2012-04-02 20:16:43United StatesAerojetWashington7169WARedmond, WA27587274http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/27587274/jobUSARedmondEngineering Manager - Propulsion Job ID: 7181 # Positions: 1 Location: US-WA-Redmond Experience (Years): 7 Zip: 98073 Posted Date: 3/27/2012 Category: .. More information about this job: Overview: Chemical and electrical 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 and sub-systems. As the leader of a propulsion engineering team, you will be involved in multiple thruster technologies and systems integration. Your focus will be on meeting customer/mission needs by leading others through robust technical planning, design, fabrication, test and verification phases. You will be expected to manage others such that they have opportunities for career growth and job satisfaction, while simultaneously producing a high quality product. At Aerojet, an Engineering Manager collaborates with multiple disciplines inside Aerojet and with our customers to deliver the hardware to make the missions possible, successful, and cost effective. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): 40% - Manage and perform tasks and make decisions required to design, assemble and propulsion systems to meet customer requirements and verify their suitability for the intended use. Provide feedback and interaction to show our customers that Aerojet is the best value supplier for their propulsion needs. 25% - Support proposal activities and manage internal research and development efforts. Perform technology development and road-mapping activities to maintain Aerojet’s position as the worldwide industrial leader in propulsion. 25% Manage a group of project engineers. Provide coaching and career development and resource assignment. Promote Mentor/Mentee pairing. Work proactively with program management team to address resource conflicts and develop needed skill sets to support technical excellence 10% - Maintain a visible, respected presence in the propulsion technical community and serve as an internal and external technical expert on propulsion systems and sub-systems. Requirements: Requires a Bachelor degree in a related technical discipline and 7 years of related experience with propulsion systems and technologies. Advanced degree and knowledge of spacecraft systems, electronics and their development are highly desired. A general knowledge of related disciplines such as material science, component selection, thermal and structural analysis, spacecraft integration, and mission planning is desirable. Must have excellent interpersonal skills, as well as high quality written and oral communication skills. This position requires proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). Travel is required, as needed, within the United States to Aerojet’s customers and suppliers. Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).2012-03-27 22:43:56United StatesAerojetWashington7181WARedmond, WA27430804http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/27430804/jobUSARedmondQuality Engineer Job ID: 7167 # Positions: 1 Location: US-WA-Redmond Experience (Years): 2 Zip: 98073-9709 Posted Date: 3/22/2012 Category: Quality, Product Assurance & Test - Quality Engineering More information about this job: Overview: Aerojet is a leading supplier of chemical and electric propulsion systems for Earth-space and interplanetary spacecraft. Aerojet systems are on a large majority of U.S. spacecraft and we have on-going programs supporting European and Japanese customers. Our programs span the range from basic research for next-generation systems to on-going production for current missions - we have been to every planet in the solar system and beyond! We are currently seeking a Quality Engineer to join our team in Redmond, WA. The Quality Engineer provides program quality engineering support for specific contracted programs and will Plan methods to verify conformance with customer specifications and engineering requirements. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): 30% - Utilizes engineering background and expertise to communicate between team members and customer counterparts to provide assurance that the hardware is compliant to specifications. Handles and communicates deviations/nonconformances at different levels within the organization. Understands and communicates typical aerospace processes (machining, welding, NDT, etc.) and how they are applied to the hardware being manufactured. 20% - Applies modern quality principles, concepts, and methods to aerospace and manufacturing operation, including Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma tools. 20% - Interprets engineering drawings and specifications, customer quality requirements, and company quality requirements to ensure compliance with the customer's expectations. 20% - Prepares comprehensive analyses, procedures, reports and presentations for customer review throughout the evaluation process. Reviews all supplier data and ensures that it is complete and accurate before the data is reviewed by the customer. 10% - Interfaces with the Material Review Board (MRB)to provide technical justification when a nonconformance to mutually agreed specifications is determined. SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: -Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Requires a Bachelor's in Engineering or related technical discipline and a minimum of 2 years of related technical experience. This position requires manufacturing experience, preferably with aerospace industry emphasis. Requires experience with product development in a multi-functional team environment. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively establish positive working relationships with various operational groups, all levels of employees, suppliers, and customers. Requires U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person. Working Conditions: Workplace includes areas where chemical materials are encountered.2012-03-22 21:05:00United StatesAerojetWashington7167WARedmond, WA27326571http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/27326571/jobUSARedmondCNC Machinist - Level 3 Job ID: 7128 # Positions: 1 Location: US-WA-Redmond Experience (Years): 5 Zip: 98073-9709 Posted Date: 3/6/2012 Category: Manufacturing - Other More information about this job: Overview: Aerojet is a world-recognized aerospace and defense company specializing in space and defense propulsion products. We are seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join our Machine Shop. This would be a day shift position, but candidates must be willing and able to work other shifts and overtime as needed to meet production schedules. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): 100% - Under the general supervision of the Machine Shop Supervisor or designee, the Machinist will perform set-ups and machining of close tolerance aerospace hardware on NC lathes and mills. Duties include: -Reading and understanding engineering drawings and blueprints including true positioning and conventional tolerancing. -Reading and following production planning. -Running jobs close to tolerances of +/- .001". -Maintaining a rejection rate of less than 2%. -Using precision measuring instruments to check work. -Setting up and running the following: NC Mills (includes programming) and NC Lathes (includes programming). -Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least 5 years of close tolerance machining experience. Thorough knowledge of machining materials such as aluminum, tool, alloy, carbon steels, stainless steel, titanium, plastics and Inconel is needed. Must understand and be able to use trigonometry. Requires the willingness and ability to work overtime as necessary. Requires U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel items. The employee is regularly expected to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee will need to work near moving mechanical parts and in loud working conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, chemicals or airborne particles.2012-03-06 21:26:39United StatesAerojetWashington7128WARedmond, WA26963294http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/26963294/jobUSARedmondCNC Machinist - Level 4 Job ID: 7129 # Positions: 1 Location: US-WA-Redmond Experience (Years): 7 Zip: 98073-9709 Posted Date: 3/6/2012 Category: Manufacturing - Other More information about this job: Overview: Aerojet is a world-recognized aerospace and defense company specializing in space and defense propulsion products. We are seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join our Machine Shop. This would be a day shift position, but candidates must be willing and able to work other shifts and overtime as needed to meet production schedules. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): 100% - Under the general supervision of the Machine Shop Supervisor or designee, the Machinist will perform set-ups and machining of close tolerance aerospace hardware on NC lathes and mills. Duties include: -Reading and understanding engineering drawings and blueprints including true positioning and conventional tolerancing. -Reading and following production planning. -Running jobs close to tolerances of +/- .001". -Maintaining a rejection rate of less than 2%. -Using precision measuring instruments to check work. -Setting up and running the following: NC Mills (includes programming) and NC Lathes (includes programming). -Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Requires a high school diploma (or equivalent) and at least 7 years of close tolerance machining experience. Thorough knowledge of machining materials such as aluminum, tool, alloy, carbon steels, stainless steel, titanium, plastics and Inconel is needed. Must understand and be able to use trigonometry. Requires the willingness and ability to work overtime as necessary. Requires U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel items. The employee is regularly expected to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee will need to work near moving mechanical parts and in loud working conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes, chemicals or airborne particles.2012-03-06 21:25:34United StatesAerojetWashington7129WARedmond, WA26963244http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/26963244/jobUSARedmondMission Assurance Engineer Job ID: 7088 # Positions: 1 Location: US-WA-Redmond Experience (Years): 9 Zip: 98073-9709 Posted Date: 2/16/2012 Category: Other - Other More information about this job: Overview: The Mission Assurance Engineer will operate without appreciable direction, exercising considerable latitude in determining technical objectives. This position will provide oversight of all aspects of programs having to do with assuring 100% success of Aerojet supplied hardware. The Mission Assurance Engineer will be an independent advocate to the Program Manager and effectively operates as the risk manager for a program or multiple programs. 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. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): 40% - Execute a Systems Engineering approach to Mission Assurance with emphasis on proactive Risk Management throughout the various program life-cycles. Orchestrate the Risk Management process for assigned programs/product lines. Maintain the Program Risk Register and facilitate the Program Risk Board meetings for assigned programs. 20% - Conduct process audits and assessments of program team processes to identify mission assurance concerns, assure that root causes are understood, and timely/effective corrective and preventive actions are defined. Review appropriate DFMEA's/PFMEA's generated on assigned programs for adequacy and recommend updates as deemed necessary. Capture appropriate lessons learned and assess against program risk register for potential impact as appropriate. 10% - Support and approve Flight Readiness/President's Reviews. Participate as an independent reviewer or voting member in internal/customer Designs Reviews and Critical Reviews (Facility, Experiment, Program). 10% - Act as primary point of contact for assigned Aerojet program to the customer's Mission Assurance organization to assure flowdown of mission assurance disciplines/requirements and timely reporting/resolution of mission assurance concerns. 10% - Perform weekly reviews of mission assurance concerns with Aerojet functional team leads and customer mission assurance/technical representatives. Provide Aerojet management with weekly status reports. Secondary Job Functions: 5% - Work with Engineering and Operations to implement proven tools, such as Six Sigma/Lean Manufacturing techniques and Apollo Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to reduce cycle time, improve yield, and reduce non-conformance (NC). 5% - Establish and maintain Mission Assurance metrics for monthly review. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in appropriate discipline/science and nine years of directly related technical experience in engineering disciplines (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). Experience with rocket propulsion and customer mission needs is strongly preferred. Lean/Six Sigma Black Belt certification or equivalent with hands-on experience in Value Stream Mapping techniques preferred. Experience in Risk Management including working knowledge of risk matrices (risk cubes”), risk registers and developing product/process risk profiles desired. Working knowledge of Design/Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (D/PFMEA) techniques and usage required. The successful candidate should have demonstrated experience in conducting RCA, preferably using the Apollo or RealityCharting RCA method, and experience with Voice of the Customer (VOC) workshops or equivalent. Must be effective in interpersonal communications at all levels of the organization, including customers, suppliers, government and industry contacts. 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).2012-02-16 22:38:42United StatesAerojetWashington7088WARedmond, WA26577205http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/26577205/jobUSARedmondElectronics Manufacturing Engineer Job ID: 7057 # Positions: 1 Location: US-WA-Redmond Experience (Years): 2 Zip: 98073-9709 Posted Date: 2/1/2012 Category: Manufacturing - Manufacturing Engineering More information about this job: Overview: This position will be responsible for leading electronics manufacturing activities for Aerojet in Redmond, WA, which produces low volume, high complexity electronics power processing units for the space applications. The person in this position will work with a cross functional team of engineers including program management, assembly technicians, and test personnel to ensure quality manufacturing of space electronics hardware. Responsibilities include manufacturing process development/maintenance, work instruction creation, tool design, test equipment design, personnel training, process ownership, and management of hardware flow through production including budget and schedule. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): 45% - Manage production hardware flow through assembly and potentially test including maintaining BOM’s, creating/maintaining assembly/test work instructions, and managing resources priorities (budget and schedule). 25% - Work hands on in high reliability electronics assembly/test environment to define specifications for tooling needs. 10% - Support integrated product teams in the design and development of new and upgraded products and processes to ensure they conform to best practices for manufacturing and assembly. 20% - Serve as process owner for key electronics processes including ensuring successful implementation, training, certification of personnel, and process monitoring to ensure process control is maintained. Requirements: Requires a Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or a Mechanical Engineering with appropriate working Electrical Engineering experience) and 2 years of related technical experience. Must have experience in electronics manufacturing and a solid understanding of concepts and practices common to an aerospace electronics environment including PWBs, IPC-J-STD, hand soldering, and wave soldering. Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to analyze and solve technical problems with minimum supervision are required. Must have experience and familiarity with MS Office products (Excel, Visio, PowerPoint). Requires U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person.2012-02-02 00:10:27United StatesAerojetWashington7057WARedmond, WA26259194http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/26259194/jobUSARedmondSenior Project Engineer - Power Management & Distribution Job ID: 7005 # Positions: 1 Location: US-WA-Redmond Experience (Years): 5 Zip: 98073 Posted Date: 1/16/2012 Category: Engineering - Project Engineering More information about this job: Overview: Aerojet 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. This position leads the technical definition of Power Managmement and Distribution systems (PMAD) systems in a manner that supports successful business capture and project implementation. This 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. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): 25% - Defines architecture and requirements for spacecraft PMAD sub-systems. 25% - Performs system and subsystem analysis and simulations, applying electrical fundamentals, 25% - Creates technical proposals including development NRE labor and materials, make/buy trades and project planning. Supports business development through technical presentations. 25% - Creates PMAD component requirement specifications. Requirements: Requires 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).2012-01-16 18:18:48United StatesAerojetWashington7005WARedmond, WA25909451http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/25909451/jobUSARedmondSenior Electronics Engineer - Space Electronics Job ID: 6945 # Positions: 1 Location: US-WA-Redmond Experience (Years): 5 Zip: 98073-9709 Posted Date: 1/10/2012 Category: Engineering - Electrical Engineering More information about this job: Overview: Hall Current and Arcjet Thruster propulsion systems are key components of Geo-synchronous Earth Orbit satellites used by our military and commercial satellite service providers. Additionally Hall Thruster Propulsion Systems propel interplanetary spacecraft to and from their distant destinations. Aerojet is the premier supplier of these enabling propulsion systems. A key component of these systems is the Power Processing Unit (PPU) which converts spacecraft power from solar arrays to propulsion energy used by the Electric Propulsion thrusters. As a member of our Electrical Engineering team, a Senior Electronics Engineer participates in the success of space missions through design, development, and qualification of power processing products with emphasis on circuit analysis, design, implementation and verification of power processing electronics. A Senior Electronics Engineer collaborates with other engineers in multiple engineering disciplines to translate customer requirements into space flight hardware. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): 40% - Responsible for the analysis, design, development, documentation and verification of major circuit modules in power processing electronics. 20% - Responsible for planning, budget, and schedule for their design tasks and for successful completion of planned tasks. 15% - Applies advanced techniques and the modifications and extension of theories, precepts and practices in electrical engineering and related sciences and disciplines. 10% - Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering verification/validation tests, products or equipment, or a program function. 10% - May direct, coordinate and review the work of junior engineers and/or technicians. 5% - Provides technical consultation to technical staff or other organizations as necessary. Requirements: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 5 years of experience in High Power (>1KW), DC/DC Switch mode Power Supply Design. Advanced degree preferred. Proven strong circuit simulation skills using SPICE or equivalent required. Must have familiarity with Space and MIL-STDs electronics design requirements. Should have experience with the following: military and/or space electronics qualification and production programs, integrated product development and design for manufacturing, and EMI/EMC design and testing. Requires strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills. U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person required. This position may require eligibility for a U.S. Security Clearance in the future and ongoing employment may be contingent upon such eligibility, which requires U.S. Citizenship.2012-01-10 20:58:51United StatesAerojetWashington6945WARedmond, WA25811248http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/25811248/jobUSARedmondSenior Electronics Engineer - Space Electronics Job ID: 6946 # Positions: 1 Location: US-WA-Redmond Experience (Years): 5 Zip: 98073-9709 Posted Date: 12/19/2011 Category: Engineering - Electrical Engineering More information about this job: Overview: Hall Current and Arcjet Thruster propulsion systems are key components of Geo-synchronous Earth Orbit satellites used by our military and commercial satellite service providers. Additionally Hall Thruster Propulsion Systems propel interplanetary spacecraft to and from their distant destinations. Aerojet is the premier supplier of these enabling propulsion systems. A key component of these systems is the Power Processing Unit (PPU) which converts spacecraft power from solar arrays to propulsion energy used by the Electric Propulsion thrusters. As a member of our Electrical Engineering team, a Senior Electronics Engineer participates in the success of space missions through design, development, and qualification of power processing products with emphasis on circuit analysis, design, implementation and verification of power processing electronics. A Senior Electronics Engineer collaborates with other engineers in multiple engineering disciplines to translate customer requirements into space flight hardware. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): 40% - Responsible for the analysis, design, development, documentation and verification of major circuit modules in power processing electronics. 20% - Responsible for planning, budget, and schedule for their design tasks and for successful completion of planned tasks. 15% - Applies advanced techniques and the modifications and extension of theories, precepts and practices in electrical engineering and related sciences and disciplines. 10% - Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposed engineering verification/validation tests, products or equipment, or a program function. 10% - May direct, coordinate and review the work of junior engineers and/or technicians. 5% - Provides technical consultation to technical staff or other organizations as necessary. Requirements: Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 5 years of experience in High Power (>1KW), DC/DC Switch mode Power Supply Design. Advanced degree preferred. Proven strong circuit simulation skills using SPICE or equivalent required. Must have familiarity with Space and MIL-STDs electronics design requirements. Should have experience with the following: military and/or space electronics qualification and production programs, integrated product development and design for manufacturing, and EMI/EMC design and testing. Requires strong written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills. U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person required.2011-12-19 20:13:58United StatesAerojetWashington6946WARedmond, WA25453361http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/25453361/jobUSARedmondProject Engineering Specialist - Propulsion Job ID: 6479 # Positions: 1 Location: US-WA-Redmond Experience (Years): 9 Zip: 98073-9709 Posted Date: 5/31/2011 Category: Engineering - Project Engineering More information about this job: Overview: Aerojet, a premier company providing missile and space propulsion, is seeking a motivated, experienced engineer to actively participate in advanced development thruster design, test, analysis, and integration activities. The successful candidate will lead, delegate and perform engineering assignments. Assignments will require wide experience and knowledge of monopropellant development, assembly, test and operations plus general knowledge of related disciplines such as material science, component selection and thermal and structural analysis. They will support the Program Management Office by leading the technical team, while working within budgets and schedule. They will interact with customers and coworkers to ensure that appropriate internal and external requirements are verified. Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each): 45% - Lead technical activities on major programs. Perform tasks, delegate tasks and make decisions required to conceptually design, analyze, build and test chemical propulsion thrusters and thruster systems. Verify their compliance with customer requirements and verify their suitability for the intended use. Provide feedback and interaction to show our customers that Aerojet is the best value supplier for their propulsion needs. 15% - Lead failure investigations to closure rapidly and rigorously, applying appropriate resources and personnel in a cost effective manner. Accumulate, prepare, and present the documentation that is required to close an investigation. 15% - Provide high quality documentation in the form of Memos, Reports, Test Procedures, Work Instructions, Compliance packages, and presentations, as appropriate to convey information both internally and externally. 15% - Support proposal activities and manage internal research and development efforts (as assigned). 10% - Cultivate an existing knowledge base and build on it to serve as a resource to Aerojet and our customers for design, test and implementation of thrusters and propulsion systems. Requirements: Requires a Bachelor degree in a related technical discipline and 9 years of related experience with space propulsion systems and technologies or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Interest in and knowledge of space propulsion systems or thrusters and their development are essential. Excellent interpersonal skills are required, as well as high quality written and oral communication skills. This position requires proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel and Power Point). Travel is required within the United States to Aerojet’s customers and suppliers, as needed. Requires U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person.2011-05-31 18:46:07United StatesAerojetWashington6479WARedmond, WA21543112http://jobs.aerojet.com/xml/21543112/job