Propulsion Systems Engineer IV - 9/80 Schedule, 10% Travel

United Launch Alliance; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 127,000 - 211,000; 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 Denver is seeking a Propulsion Systems Engineer to design, integrate, and support cryogenic, pneumatic and hydraulic propulsion systems across the lifecycle, from concept through flight. You will lead system trades, develop drawings and specifications, and collaborate with design teams, suppliers, and field sites to meet schedule, safety and performance goals.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least six years of related experience, with

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years related work experience and a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an accredited university/college. A Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering is highly desired.
• Ability to work independently to determine and develop solutions to a wide range of engineering problems.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Builds trust with teammates, can prioritize and execute tasks effectively for self that are aligned to program plans, and has the ability to respectfully give and receive constructive criticism.
• Must have the capability to perform system design and integration to meet requirements for manufacturing, producibility, safety, and performance.
• Desire to work with technical teams in design integration, activation, and sustaining engineering support of Cryogenic, Pneumatic and Hydraulics Fluid systems.
• Ability to perform pre-launch walkdowns and console support. May include off-shift work to support launch schedules. On occasion, must be able to walk for multiple hours a day while going up/down ladders and stairs.
• Work may be performed at company or vendor facilities that require safety training and strict adherence to safety policies. Must be able to complete training for and maintain certification for occasional work within confined spaces, at heights, within clean room environments, in areas with loud noises, and within areas that require control of foreign object debris. Hazards may also include working with systems that store or transfer high pressure gases or liquids, cryogenic fluids, or other fuels, oxidizers, or inert commodities.
• Must be able to obtain and thereafter maintain a favorable NAC-I, enabling access to ULA work locations.

Responsibilities

• This engineering function provides engineering design, systems integration, subcontract management, product technical support and anomaly resolution for Propulsion ground fluids systems (cryogenic, non-cryogenic, hydraulics and pneumatics).
• Develops system and component designs and requirements to satisfy overall propulsion systems requirements.
• The position requires mechanical design capability as well as understanding dynamic, structural and fluids analysis concepts.
• Must have the capability to perform system integration and perform system level trade studies to optimize designs for manufacturing, producibility, safety, and performance.
• Generates engineering drawings as well as assembly and testing requirements.
• Provides direct support to design team, suppliers, the factory, and the launch site to ensure production schedules are met, resolve anomalies, and streamline operations to improve efficiency.
• When anomalies occur, supports causal analysis that leads to effective resolution and corrective actions that prevent recurrence.
• Reviews the as-built product (hardware and associated software) and product test data to verify that the final product configuration and performance meets requirements and is ready for test and/or flight. Develops design improvements that reduce cost and risk and/or improve vehicle performance.

Skills

Mechanical design

Systems integration

Subcontract management

Engineering problem solving

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

United Launch Alliance in Denver is seeking a Propulsion Systems Engineer to design, integrate, and support cryogenic, pneumatic and hydraulic propulsion systems across the lifecycle, from concept through flight. You will lead system trades, develop drawings and specifications, and collaborate with design teams, suppliers, and field sites to meet schedule, safety and performance goals.

Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least six years of related experience, with