Propulsion Systems Design Engineer 3 - Space Launch, Denver

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

Job summary

United Launch Alliance is seeking a Propulsion Systems Design Engineer 3 to join the Vulcan Centaur development team in Denver. This role focuses on design, analysis, and integration of propulsion fluids systems (cryogenic, hydraulics, pneumatics) to meet performance, manufacturability, and reliability goals.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers, testing, and operations, producing drawings and specifications while driving cost reductions and readiness for flight tests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college.
• Experience with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or fluid systems design, analysis, integration, or testing.
• Understanding of fluid mechanics, structural analysis, and mechanical system design principles.
• Experience developing engineering drawings, specifications, or technical documentation.
• Experience troubleshooting technical issues and supporting root cause/corrective action investigations.
• Ability to interpret engineering requirements and verify compliance through analysis, inspection, or testing.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, suppliers, testing, or operations.
• Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced development environment.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).

Responsibilities

• Develop sub-system and component designs to satisfy propulsion requirements.
• Perform system integration and trade studies for manufacturability and performance.
• Generate engineering drawings, changes, and testing requirements.
• Provide direct support to suppliers, factory, and launch site to meet schedules.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Review as-built product data to certify configuration and readiness for test/flight.
• Develop design improvements to reduce cost and risk and improve vehicle performance.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Cross-functional teamwork

Troubleshooting

Requirements interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

MS Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

United Launch Alliance is seeking a Propulsion Systems Design Engineer 3 to join the Vulcan Centaur development team in Denver. This role focuses on design, analysis, and integration of propulsion fluids systems (cryogenic, hydraulics, pneumatics) to meet performance, manufacturability, and reliability goals.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers, testing, and operations, producing drawings and specifications while driving cost reductions and readiness for flight tests.