Strength Analyst 2 - Vulcan Development

United Launch Alliance, LLC.; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 82,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match plus an additional payer?

Job summary

United Launch Alliance, LLC. seeks a Strength Analyst in Denver to support Vulcan development and Artemis program through strength, fatigue, and fracture analyses of propulsion and structural components.

You will create analysis models, perform hand calculations, review 3D layouts and drawings, document results, and collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment with limited oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university
• Ability to make design recommendations based on analysis results/experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Understanding of materials and material properties
• Experience with structural analysis (tanks, adapters, brackets)
• Experience analyzing propulsion hardware (tubing, ducting, flex joints)
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Experience working with component suppliers and developing spec requirements
• Understanding of fatigue/fracture analysis tools and methodology
• Understanding of bolted joint modeling and analysis
• Understanding of GD&T standards and principles
• Understanding of analysis best practices and underlying assumptions
• Understanding of basic hand calculations
• Strong communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support Vulcan Development activities, including Centaur V on SLS in support of Artemis and Upper Stage Advancement long-duration capabilities
• Perform strength, fatigue, and fracture analyses of propulsion and structural components, including nonlinear analyses
• Create analysis models, perform hand calculations and understand analysis best practices to provide strength inputs and recommendations for new designs and installations
• Review and approve 3D engineering layouts, 3D models, designs/drawings, and 2D drawing changes for propulsion, fluid system, and mechanical system components
• Make engineering design recommendations with consideration of thermal, mechanical, and pressure loading using appropriate material properties, configurations, safety factors, etc.
• Document analysis results in strength reports
• Support internal peer reviews, tabletop reviews, and formal design reviews as needed
• Support fast-paced design/analysis cycles and trade studies
• Work with minimal mentor oversight
• Familiarity with tools: Nastran (static, modal, dynamic and nonlinear analyses), Femap, NX, NASGRO, MS Office, Unix/Linux, Mathcad, Matlab, Abaqus, Jira

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Understanding of materials

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Nastran

Femap

NX CAD/Simulation

NASGRO

Microsoft Office

Unix/Linux tools

Mathcad

Matlab

Abaqus

Jira

Job description

Requisition ID: 2267

Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00

Location: ULA - Denver

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: 10%

At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.

Job Overview & Responsibilities

As a Strength Analyst at ULA, job responsibilities include the following:

• Candidate will support Vulcan Development activities, including Centaur V on SLS in support of Artemis and Upper Stage Advancement long-duration capabilities
• Candidate will perform strength, fatigue, and fracture analyses of propulsion and structural components, including nonlinear analyses
• Candidate will be required to create analysis models, perform hand calculations and understand analysis best practices to provide strength inputs and recommendations for new designs and installations
• Candidate will review and approve 3D engineering layouts, 3D models, designs/drawings, and 2D drawing changes for a variety of propulsion, fluid system, and mechanical system components
• Candidate will make engineering design recommendations with consideration of thermal, mechanical, and pressure loading using appropriate material properties, configurations, safety factors, etc.
• Candidate will document analysis results in strength reports
• Candidate will support internal peer reviews, tabletop reviews, and formal design reviews as needed
• Candidate will support fast-paced design/analysis cycles and trade studies
• Candidate must be able to work with a minimal level of mentor oversight
• Candidate will need familiarity with the following tools/software:
  • Nastran (static, modal, dynamic and nonlinear analysis solutions)
  • Femap pre-/post-processor
  • NX CAD/Simulation
  • NASGRO fracture mechanics tool
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Unix/Linux-mainframe-based analysis tools
  • Mathcad
  • Matlab
  • Abaqus
  • Jira

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 2 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university
• Ability to make design recommendations based on analysis results/experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Understanding of materials and material properties
• Experience with structural analysis (tanks, adapters, brackets)
• Experience analyzing propulsion hardware (tubing, ducting, flex joints)
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Experience working with component suppliers and developing spec requirements
• Understanding of fatigue/fracture analysis tools and methodology
• Understanding of bolted joint modeling and analysis
• Understanding of GD&T standards and principles
• Understanding of analysis best practices and underlying assumptions
• Understanding of basic hand calculations
• Strong communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience running/creating analysis automation and pre- and post-processing scripts using the following tools:
  • Unix, Matlab, Python, Excel
• Experience with static/dynamic testing and model correlation
• Experience with structural optimization techniques for mass savings
• Experience integrating with system-level analysis models (e.g. coupled loads models)
• Experience working development programs within the Agile framework and understanding of Agile tools, including Jira
• General knowledge of fabrication methods for mechanical hardware, such as machining, welding, processing and assembly
• Knowledge of NASGRO fracture mechanics tool and Abaqus
• Experience with NASA man-rating analysis and qualification requirements, including but not limited to NASA-STD-5019 and NASA-STD-5001

Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denver only)

$81,695.00 - $136,159.00

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to base pay.

What makes ULA different?

Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, engagement and professional development for employees at all levels.

We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:

• 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
• Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work environments

Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.

Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR)

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information.

ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program.

Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish).

Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act

requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted