Job Information
BAE Systems Aerospace Engineer focusing on Rocket Development in Radford, Virginia
Job Description
BAE Systems in seeking an Aerospace Engineer to join its organization.
As an Aerospace Engineer in our Rocket Development team, you will:
Design, analyze, build, and test rocket motors for aerospace and defense applications.
Lead development programs and support other programs with design and analysis.
Size motors, grains and nozzles
Develop estimates of rocket motor performance
Design mechanical motor components, including motor cases, propellant grain and nozzles
Select and implement equipment for motor and component testing
Predict motor performance using computer simulations
Perform design optimization analyses
Use internally developed and commercially available codes to perform computer-aided analyses
Perform computational fluid dynamics on internal motor flows and external plumes
Perform thermal analysis on composite insulators and motor structural components
Perform finite element structural analysis on composite and metal components
Assess design and test risks using quantitative risk assessment methods
Present technical work products to peers, senior leadership and external customers
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field with 1 years' experience or internship experience
Experience with CAD software (e.g. Autodesk, SolidWorks, Pro-Engineer, etc.)
Experience with computer programming such as C#, C , or Python
Able to think critically and work creatively
Good understanding ofthermodynamics and/or fluid dynamics
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Python and C# Experience
Experience in design of aerospace propulsion or structures
Experience with SolidWorks
Experience with modeFrontier, DAKOTA, or similar optimization tools
Experience in creating and interpreting engineering drawings
Experience with Star-CCM
Working knowledge of composite materials and structures (especially pressure vessels)
Object Oriented Programming Experience (C , Java etc.)
Proficient in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Analysis, Thermal Analysis, and/or Finite Element Structural Analysis (SolidWorks, ANSYS, ABAQUS etc.)
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $57695 - $98093
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
Aerospace Engineer focusing on Rocket Development
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