With projected annual revenues of $4.5 billion, approximately 12,500 employees, and operations in about 20 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 Flight Systems Group provides products and services that span the launch, missile systems and aerospace markets. We are a premier producer of solid rocket propulsion systems and specialty energetic products; a leading provider of small and medium class space launch vehicles for Civil, DoD and Commercial missions; a major supplier of interceptor boosters and target vehicles for missile defense; and a world class manufacturer of composite primary and secondary structures for commercial and military aircraft and launch vehicles.
Orbital ATK is currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer to work in our Iuka, MS location.
Job description:
Support software programing for the manufacture of large composite structures for aircraft and launch vehicles. Work closely with operations and manufacturing engineering to create and maintain software programming to hand layup, automated fiber placement, bonding, autoclave cure, NDI, machine, and assemble composite structures.
Requirements & Qualifications:
* BS Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Computer Science and a minimum of 5 years of related work experience * Must be experienced in the use CAD software packages; CATIA V5 and NX preferred * Must be experienced in PLC programming * Must be experienced in programming in G-code * Must be willing to be trained and learn legacy software * Must interface productively with production technicians and manufacturing engineers * Must have a strong work ethic * Ability to work independently and use judgment to make appropriate decisions that support overall project objectives * Ability to troubleshoot problems and resolve issues is a short time frame * Detail oriented but able to understand the big picture
Preferred Skills and Experience:
* Experience with Virtek or LPT laser projection systems * Experience in programming Siemens 840D SL * Experience in SQL Server * Experience in LabView * Software experience in Java and web services * Electro Mechanical background
Competencies for Success:
* Good organizational skills and ability to work with minimal direction * Ability to multitask and prioritize * Strong attention to detail * High energy, results oriented, self-motivated / self-reliant, team player
This position may be filled at a lower level.
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.
