Lead Thermodynamics Engineer – Space Launch Thermal Analysis

United-Launch-Alliance-; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 104,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Discretionary annual incentive bonus

Generous paid time off

Flexible work environments

9/80 schedule

Job summary

United Launch Alliance in Centennial, Colorado seeks a proactive Thermodynamics Engineer RS-3 to join our team designing and analyzing Atlas V and Vulcan launch vehicle systems.

You will perform thermal analyses from pre-launch to on-orbit, develop methods, mentor peers, and ensure thermal protection systems meet mission requirements. A Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering with 4+ years of experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Aerospace Engineering with a minimum of 4 years' experience in thermal modeling and related analysis tools, designing aerospace thermal control systems, and supporting thermal testing.
• Familiarity with spacecraft or upper stage pre-launch, ascent, and on-orbit thermal analysis and thermal design.
• Proficient in performing thermal analyses utilizing Thermal Desktop, SINDA/FLUINT and SpaceClaim tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop approaches, methodologies and tools to solve complex system problems using analytical modeling, empirical, and semi-empirical approaches.
• Performs conceptual and detailed thermal analysis for the launch vehicle booster, upper stage and launch facility at both the detailed component level and at the systems level.
• Defines, monitors, and controls requirements as they relate to design, development and operation of complex launch systems.
• Develops procedures and plans for thermal test programs when existing analytical capabilities are insufficient.

Skills

Thermal analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Thermal Desktop

SINDA/FLUINT

SpaceClaim

AutoCAD

MATLAB

Job description

United Launch Alliance in Centennial, Colorado seeks a proactive Thermodynamics Engineer RS-3 to join our team designing and analyzing Atlas V and Vulcan launch vehicle systems.

You will perform thermal analyses from pre-launch to on-orbit, develop methods, mentor peers, and ensure thermal protection systems meet mission requirements. A Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering with 4+ years of experience is required.