Propulsion Design Engineer III: Space Launch Innovator

United Launch Alliance (ULA); Englewood (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 (ULA) in Denver seeks a Propulsion Analysis Engineer for the Advanced Programs team. You will develop and evaluate propulsion systems for Vulcan-Centaur and other launch vehicles, performing trade studies and leading prototype builds in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Required: BS in Mechanical Engineering, 4+ years experience, CAD proficiency, fluids/thermodynamics tools, and DoD TS/SCI eligibility. Relocation may be available; travel ~10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proficient with fluids and thermodynamics design and analysis tools.
• Proficient with CAD tools.
• Familiar with propulsion system design and analysis principles.
• Familiar with structural design and dynamics analysis principles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with ULA launch vehicles.
• Ability to obtain and maintain active DoD TS/SCI; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Perform propulsion system level trade studies and analyses to optimize new designs for new programs.
• Perform propulsion system analyses of design concepts.
• Develop system and component designs and requirements to satisfy propulsion system requirements.
• Work with other disciplines to ensure propulsion system meets mission needs and meshes with other design elements.
• Present concepts and analysis results at design reviews.
• Lead and/or support prototype hardware build and test.

Skills

Fluids & thermodynamics tools

CAD tools

Verbal & written communication

ULA launch vehicle familiarity

Clearance readiness (DoD TS/SCI)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

United Launch Alliance (ULA) in Denver seeks a Propulsion Analysis Engineer for the Advanced Programs team. You will develop and evaluate propulsion systems for Vulcan-Centaur and other launch vehicles, performing trade studies and leading prototype builds in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Required: BS in Mechanical Engineering, 4+ years experience, CAD proficiency, fluids/thermodynamics tools, and DoD TS/SCI eligibility. Relocation may be available; travel ~10%.