Propulsion Design Engineer III — Space Vehicle Systems

United Launch Alliance, LLC.; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; 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

Every other Friday off

Job summary

United Launch Alliance in Denver, CO is seeking a Propulsion Analysis Engineer for AP to develop and evaluate propulsion systems for Vulcan-Centaur and other launch vehicles. You will perform system-level trade studies, analyses, and design activities to optimize concepts and meet mission needs.

Minimum 4 years of related experience and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering are required. ULA offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a 9/80 schedule with strong team collaboration in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related field.
• Proficient with fluids and thermodynamics design and analysis tools.
• Proficient with CAD tools.
• Familiarity with propulsion system design and analysis principals.
• Familiarity with structural design and dynamics analysis principals.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office platform tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with ULA launch vehicles.
• Ability to obtain and maintain active DoD TS/SCI is required. US citizenship is 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 overall propulsion systems requirements.
• Work with other technical disciplines to ensure the propulsion system design meets mission needs and meshes smoothly with other elements of the design
• Present concepts and analysis results at design reviews
• Lead and/or support prototype hardware build and test

Skills

Fluids & thermodynamics

Propulsion system knowledge

Verbal & written communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

United Launch Alliance in Denver, CO is seeking a Propulsion Analysis Engineer for AP to develop and evaluate propulsion systems for Vulcan-Centaur and other launch vehicles. You will perform system-level trade studies, analyses, and design activities to optimize concepts and meet mission needs.

Minimum 4 years of related experience and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering are required. ULA offers a competitive salary, benefits, and a 9/80 schedule with strong team collaboration in a