Senior Principal Engineer - Liquid Engine Mfg

Company: Orbital Sciences Corporation Location: Orange County, CA 92605 Job Category: Engineering Reference Code: 080-345 Senior Principal Engineer - Liquid Engine Mfg Since our founding in 1982, Orbital has pioneered new classes of rockets, satellites and other space systems that have made us one of the world's leading developers and manufacturers of space and missile systems. Our commercial, civil government and military customers depend on our low-orbit, geostationary and planetary spacecraft to help them meet their communications, remote sensing and scientific missions. We also launch exciting new careers every day. Join us in bringing the benefits of space down to Earth! SKILLS NEEDED:Candidate shall possess a BS or higher degree in Engineering. Candidate has greater than 10 years of engineering experience with liquid rocket engine manufacture and maintenance, especially LOX/Kerosene. Candidate should have demonstrated experience in liquid rocket engine design, manufacture, and integration with solid organization and communication skills and be a self-motivated problem-solver. Must be able to work in a team environment and interface with design and performance engineers as well as communicate with suppliers and management. DUTIES SPECIFIC TO THE POSITION:Candidate will be responsible for providing technical support to the Taurus II program team in the effort to design, test, and support manufacture of the liquid engine propulsion system. Duties include, but are not limited to: researches and analyzes the design, development and maintenance of the liquid rocket engine system. Interfaces directly with the engine supplier and Program Management. Responsible for the development, manipulation, and maintenance of the Orbital requirements for production or overhaul of the engines. Creates documentation and reports detailing and summarizing production efforts and presents results to Program Engineering and Management. Works with other disciplines during engine build and maintenance. Investigates and resolves hardware and manufacturing anomalies and issues as they arise during the course of the Program. Supports system integration. A BS or higher degree in Engineering. Greater than 10 years engineering experience with liquid rocket engine manufacture and maintenance, especially LOX/Kerosene.EOE/M/F/D/V