Rocket Motor Production Specialist

Job Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Rocket Motor Production Specialist to join our team!

In this role you will support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Targets and Countermeasures Chief Engineer office. Your expertise will be applied across multiple programs developing the next generation of reentry vehicles, rocket motors, and counter measures in support of creating realistic test environments for the nation’s missile defense systems.

• Provide expertise in support of numerous rocket motor launch vehicle systems from short to long range class motors. These systems range from established systems with decades of heritage to new systems preparing for first flight events. Current focus for active programs will be solid rocket motors. Experience with liquid systems will be of use for possible future projects.
• Support program office in tracking motor production plans and resolving production anomalies.
• Evaluate design, manufacturing, test, and qualification programs for all aspects of a motor, to include the case, nozzle, and propel lent.
• Apply expertise in motor systems to evaluate thrust performance based on case and propel lent design and make recommendations to senior leaders on trade-offs and capabilities.
• Provide independent review of commercial launch systems capabilities and suitability for use for MDA flight test events.

• Masters degree in STEM with 12+ years working on missile defense-related or other complex, large DoD program.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Direct experience with manufacturing aspects of rocket motor components. Strong preference for solid rocket motors and motors for use in short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) and larger vehicles.
• Experience with Stress, Loads, and Structures analysis.
• Experience with propel lent grain manufacturing and characterization.
• Familiarity with ground test operations related to motor firings.
• Knowledge of metal and composite materials common to Rocket motor design.
• Finite Element Analysis and Computational Fluid Dynamics.
• Familiarity with MDA and/or DoD programs and processes.
• Must be a US Citizen.

• MDA/DoD experience and familiarity with the Missile Defense System.
• Familiarity with MDA flight test targets and threats.
• Experience with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) tools.
• Experience with explosive systems on space and launch vehicles.
• Familiarity with aging and surveillance programs for rocket motors.
• Familiarity with small ordnance testing (LSC, pyrovalves, etc).
• Experience with AIAA-S-113.

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

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We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best‑in‑class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

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