Propulsion Systems Test Engineer 3 – Launch Vehicle Testing

United-Launch-Alliance-; California; On-site; USD 99,498 - 165,830; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Discretionary annual incentive

Generous PTO

Flexible work environments

9/80 schedule

Job summary

United Launch Alliance in California seeks a Mechanical/Propulsion Systems Test Engineer 3 on the Operations Systems Engineering team at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA. Your main responsibilities include developing test procedures and conducting system testing from flight hardware receipt through launch for the Vulcan and Atlas V launch vehicles and ground systems.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with at least 4 years of related experience is required, along with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of related work experience.
• Experience in problem-solving, coordinating and presentation skills.
• Experience troubleshooting system and component failures for quick resolution.
• Experience with hydraulic, pneumatic, hazardous gas detection, cryogenic, and crane systems.
• Ability to work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Develop test procedures and conduct system testing and operation of launch vehicles and ground systems.
• Analyze test data including off-nominal data for accuracy.
• Perform troubleshooting of vehicle and ground systems when anomalies occur.
• Work extended hours, weekends, and 2nd or 3rd shifts as necessary to support processing and launches.

Skills

Problem solving

Coordination

Presentation skills

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CREO

NX

AutoCAD

Job description

United Launch Alliance in California seeks a Mechanical/Propulsion Systems Test Engineer 3 on the Operations Systems Engineering team at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA. Your main responsibilities include developing test procedures and conducting system testing from flight hardware receipt through launch for the Vulcan and Atlas V launch vehicles and ground systems.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering with at least 4 years of related experience is required, along with strong