With projected annual revenues of nearly $4.5 billion, approximately 12,000 employees, and operations in about 18 states, Orbital ATK is a company on the move. Our mission is to ensure that our customers accomplish their mission — whether it's a technological breakthrough, a satellite launch, or protecting our nation. The company is the world's leading supplier of solid rocket motors, a leading provider of launch vehicles, satellites and other space systems, and the nation's largest manufacturer of ammunition.
Orbital ATK Space Systems Group designs, manufactures and operates small and medium-class spacecraft for communications, imaging, scientific, exploration and national security space applications. The Group is leading supplier of space components that power and enable satellites of all classes, provides technical engineering services to government agencies and laboratories, and is developing exciting new satellite servicing and advanced space flight technologies.
United in pride and shared goals, Orbital ATK employees come from diverse backgrounds and work together to deliver reliable, innovative and affordable solutions. Work with the best and unleash your potential.
If you are a dynamic, successful, driven professional, Orbital ATK is the company that will further your experience and career growth. We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, tuition reimbursement, and much more.
Our Magna, UT location is seeking a Design Engineer to join our team.
This position:
• Investigates pertinent design factors such as ease of manufacture, availability of materials and equipment, interchangeability, strength-to-weight efficiency, contractual specification requirements, and cost.
• Contributes to the design of major components or major portions of a functional system to develop or improve products and facilitate manufacturing operations.
• Utilizes computer-aided design (CAD) equipment, develops basic data and makes preliminary layouts, sketches and notes necessary to present design proposals to internal and external customers.
• Creates layouts and drawings of complex assemblies and details parts of devices, mechanisms, and structures.
• Checks completed layouts and drawings for clarity, completeness, conformity to standards, procedures, specifications, and accuracy of calculations and dimensioning.
• Identifies design errors, omissions, and other deficiencies, and recommends revisions and/or improvements in design layout to fellow responsible engineers or designers.
• Supports development of technical solutions to complex problems which require regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
• Applies current technology and aids in the development of new technologies.
• Interacts with senior internal and external personnel on technical matters often requiring coordination between organizations.
Skills / Experience
• 3-5 years of relevant industry experience.
• CAD solid modeling (experience with NX a plus) and drafting experience required
• Knowledge of composite material properties and applications strongly preferred
• Knowledge and experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) a plus
• Experience with Teamcenter a plus
• Experienced with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to clearly present technical information
• Strong customer service skills
Additional Requirements
• Able to work seated/standing at a desk in five hour increments.
• Requires repetitive arm, hand, and wrist movements in five hour increments.
• Occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
Education
• BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 2 years' related experience
• or MS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering and 0-2 years' related experience
• Position may be filled at one level lower to include candidates with a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
Orbital ATK is applying entrepreneurial thinking and commercial practices to deliver reliable, innovative and affordable products and services to our customers and grow our core areas while harnessing new technologies that will take our products – and your ideas – into the future. When encouraged to think beyond the ordinary, you'll be amazed at what you can do!
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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