Senior Propulsion Design Engineer - Lead & Innovate

United Launch Alliance, LLC.; Englewood, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match + employer contribution

Discretionary annual incentive bonus

Generous paid time off

Flexible work environments

9/80 schedule

Job summary

United Launch Alliance is seeking a propulsion design engineer for the Advanced Programs team in Denver to shape future launch vehicle propulsion concepts and integration. You will lead small teams, perform system trade studies, and ensure interface with other disciplines across design reviews.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, deep propulsion knowledge, and ability to obtain DoD TS/SCI clearance. ULA offers strong pay, benefits, and a collaborative, mission-driven culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Proficient in propulsion system design and analysis principles.
• Familiarity with fluids and thermodynamics design and analysis tools.
• Familiarity with electronics used to control propulsion system components.
• Familiarity with structural design and dynamics analysis principles.
• Familiarity with ongoing AP propulsion-related projects.
• Familiarity with rocket engine developments at other companies.
• Familiarity with ULA launch vehicles.
• Familiarity with avionics interfaces with engine controllers.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office platform tools.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven team leadership skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain active DoD TS/SCI is required. US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead small teams to create and evaluate new propulsion system concepts
• Lead or perform propulsion system level trade studies to optimize new designs for new applications.
• 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
• Provide propulsion engineering design and systems integration
• Work with suppliers including development of specifications, RFIs/RFPs, and interface documentation
• Coordinate activities of other AP propulsion engineers and provide mentoring
• Coordinate AP propulsion design activities with other ULA organizational leads

Skills

Propulsion design

Trade studies

Systems integration

Leadership

Communication

DoD clearance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

United Launch Alliance is seeking a propulsion design engineer for the Advanced Programs team in Denver to shape future launch vehicle propulsion concepts and integration. You will lead small teams, perform system trade studies, and ensure interface with other disciplines across design reviews.

The role requires a BS in Mechanical Engineering, deep propulsion knowledge, and ability to obtain DoD TS/SCI clearance. ULA offers strong pay, benefits, and a collaborative, mission-driven culture.