[Remote] R&D Engineer II (SRM Ballistician) (Remote Option Available)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (OTS) is a global leader in the design, engineering and production of munitions and missile subsystems. They are seeking an R&D Engineer II (Ballistician) to generate rocket motor concepts, refine designs, and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.ResponsibilitiesConducts research, design, and development activities with the goal of developing new or improved products, processes, or servicesCollaborates with internal manufacturing partners, contract manufacturers, designers and product specialists to optimize designs for manufacturabilityApplies research theories, principles, and models when conducting experiments and research activitiesConducts market research, tracks projects, builds spreadsheets evaluating trade space, designs presentation slides, and executes business-oriented tasksSummarizes research results and communicates findings to internal and external bodiesAssesses the scope of research projects and ensures projects are on time and within budgetDevelops technical documentation for all projectsUtilizes CAD (Computer Aided Design) or CAE (Computer Aided Engineering) systems to model new designs and produce detailed engineering drawingsDevelop: Create rocket motor concepts to meet customer requirementsDesign and Analysis: Refine grain geometries and optimize burn rates, thrust and pressure curves in collaboration with other stakeholdersTesting & Qualification: Lead static fire test campaigns and ground-based prototyping. Analyze test data to validate performance and investigate any anomaliesData Reduction: Reduce strand burner, subscale and fullscale motor data to determine burn rate properties of propellantsManufacturing Oversight: Oversee propellant casting, curing cycles, and review of tool designsSkillsAssociate's Degree and 2-4 years' experienceEngineering degree requiredProficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)Bachelor's DegreeProduct innovationProduct intelligenceProduct researchProject scopingQuantitative researchResearch and developmentResearch documentationOral and written communication skillsCritical thinkingAnalytical thinkingBenefitsHired applicant may be eligible to participate in the Company’s Gain Sharing Program.Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and basic life insurance as well as pre-tax spending accounts.Employees are also able to enroll in the company's 401k plan and are eligible for the Non-Contributory Retirement Contribution.In addition to the benefits discussed above, the company offers the following voluntary benefits: Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Identify Theft Protection, Enhanced Legal Services, Auto and Home Insurance, Pet Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Educational Assistance.Employees will receive 11 paid holidays and 120 hours of PTO annually and up to 3 weeks paid family leave.Company OverviewGeneral Dynamics OTS provides the U.S. military and its allies around the world, an extensive range of weapons systems. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics. It was founded in 1996, and is headquartered in Saint Petersburg, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.gd-ots.com.