Aerojet Rocketdyne

Overview

Aerojet Rocketdyne (AR) is an innovative company delivering solutions that create value for its customers in the aerospace and defense markets. The company is a world-recognized aerospace and defense leader that provides propulsion and energetics to the space, missile defense and strategic systems, tactical systems and armaments areas, in support of domestic and international markets. Additional information about Aerojet Rocketdyne can be obtained by visiting our website at www.Rocket.com.

We are seeking an Associate Engineer in Systems Engineering to join our facility located in West Palm Beach, FL. This position will entail reliability and system safety work related to a diverse product line.

After orientation and training, performs entry-level professional assignments under close supervision and following established procedures. This is a college hire requisition with a planned start in 2023.

What we can offer you:

Inspiring Company Culture - Our people support each other and work together to leave an indelible impact on our nation’s aerospace and defense legacy. Read more about our culture:Careers | Aerojet Rocketdyne (https://rocket.com/careers)

Rest and Relaxation - 3 weeks of vacation annually plus 48 hour annual sick allowance. 9/80 schedule at most locations, providing for longer weekends. Annual year end company closure, plus company paid holidays.

Comprehensive Health Benefits - Medical , Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts, and Wellness

Prepare for the Future - 401(k) with company match

Professional Development - Tuition assistance program, Employee recognition program, and Leadership development program

Employee Resource Groups – Local and Enterprise employee-led volunteer groups to create community, awareness, impact, and to support a culture where everyone belongs.

Aerojet Rocketdyne has been recognized as one of America’s most trusted companies - https://www.newsweek.com/americas-most-trusted-companies-2022

This position may be filled at the level posted or at the next higher level.

Essential Job Functions (Including % of Time for Each)

Working under direct supervision, perform entry-level professional assignments, follow established policies, and apply limited use and/or application of basic principles, theories, and concepts. Job responsibilities include:

50% - Provide Reliability Engineering analyses on a wide variety of programs and help influence the design. This includes participating in proposal activities as required, helping define the proper level of reliability scope for each program, helping identify associated risks, fully understanding customer requirements and expectations, performing Reliability Engineering as early in the program life cycle as possible, efficiently completing reliability efforts within budget and schedule, and communicating progress and results effectively and efficiently.

30% - Provide System Safety Engineering analyses on a wide variety of programs. This includes participating in proposal activities as required, helping define the proper level of system safety scope for each program, helping identify associated risks, fully understanding customer requirements and expectations, performing System Safety as early in the program life cycle as possible, efficiently completing system efforts within budget and schedule, and communicating progress and results effectively and efficiently.

20% - Meet all delivery requirements by understanding customer requirements, developing robust plans, creating deliverables with first-time through quality, and then meeting delivery commitments despite obstacles and constraints.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in an Engineering-related major, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience. Master's degree preferred. Prefer GPA of 3.3 or higher.

Additional Requirements and Preferred Qualifications:

• Liquid rocket engine knowledge and experience are strongly preferred.

• Reliability Engineering course work is strongly preferred.

• Candidates must have excellent communication and problem-solving skills and have working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).

• Candidates should be self-starters and have the ability to work independently as well as with a team.

Demonstrated team work experience and solid communication skills, both verbal and written, are required.

Requires U.S. Citizenship or status as a U.S. Person. Must be able to satisfy federal government requirements for access to government information, and having dual citizenship may preclude you from being able to meet this requirement.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements:

Employees in these positions must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer; stamina to sit and to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions; may occasionally lift/carry/push/pull up to 25 pounds; may require minimal walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and/or bending; and vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. May require the ability to travel by air or auto. May require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coat. These positions may be expected to work varying shifts and hours to ensure successful operation of activities in the organization.

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We consider the consistent demonstration of positive, cooperative, self-motivated, courteous and professional behavior to be an essential function of every position. While different positions have different primary areas of responsibility and technical expertise, everyone needs to work as a team, and we expect all employees to contribute as necessary to get the job done.

Unless otherwise stated in the requirements section of an individual job listing, our positions require U.S. Citizenship, U.S. Permanent Residency, or other status as a U.S. Person as defined by 8 USC 1324b(a)(3).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability.

Individuals with a disability requiring accommodation during the application and/or theinterview process should e-mail the Human Resources Department atAccommodation Request. (accommodationrequest@rocket.com)

Location US-FL-Jupiter

Job ID 21157

Zip 33478

Category Engineering - Systems Engineering

On-Site, Hybrid or Remote? On-Site