Material & Process Engineer — Space Launch (Relocation)

United Launch Alliance, LLC.; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 146,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match plus employer contrib

Discretionary annual incentive bonus

Generous paid time off

Flexible work environments

9/80 schedule

Job summary

United Launch Alliance, LLC. seeks a Metallurgical Engineer to join the Parts, Materials, and Processes (PMP) Engineering team in Centennial, Colorado.

You will support material selection, process development, and qualification for launch vehicles, spanning design through flight qualification. The role requires a BS in Materials Science/Engineering/Metallurgy and at least eight years of related experience, with a strong emphasis on material performance, alloys, and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Science, Materials Engineering, or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Minimum eight years' experience in metallurgical or materials engineering.
• Demonstrated experience in resolving complex material and process anomalies.
• Working knowledge of Military and Commercial Materials and process Specifications.
• Strong ability to multitask and prioritize both daily tasks and long-term projects.
• Experience working independently and in a team environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support design, analysis, material selection, process development, and material qualification for launch vehicles.
• Provide metallurgical engineering expertise throughout the hardware development lifecycle from conceptual design through production and flight qualification.
• Evaluate effects of alloy composition, processing history, heat treatment, microstructure, and manufacturing processes on material and hardware performance.
• Lead or support development and qualification of new materials, material forming techniques, heat treatment procedures, and manufacturing processes.
• Mentor less-experienced PMP Engineers and communicate complex metallurgical concepts to stakeholders.
• Review and approve Engineering drawings.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Technical writing

Travel willingness

Education

BS in Materials Science/Engineering/Metallurgy

Advanced degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

United Launch Alliance, LLC. seeks a Metallurgical Engineer to join the Parts, Materials, and Processes (PMP) Engineering team in Centennial, Colorado.

You will support material selection, process development, and qualification for launch vehicles, spanning design through flight qualification. The role requires a BS in Materials Science/Engineering/Metallurgy and at least eight years of related experience, with a strong emphasis on material performance, alloys, and quality assurance.