Thermal Systems Engineer – Aerospace Launch Vehicles

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

9/80 schedule

Job summary

United Launch Alliance in Centennial, Colorado, seeks a proactive Thermodynamics Engineer RS-3 to join our team designing and analyzing Atlas V and Vulcan launch vehicle systems and supporting ICPS for NASA's SLS. The role involves performing thermal analyses across pre-launch, ascent and on-orbit phases, developing methodologies, mentoring engineers, and defining requirements for thermal control systems.

A Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Chemical/Aerospace Engineering and 4+ years of experience are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Aerospace Engineering with a minimum of 4 years' experience in thermal modeling and related analysis tools, designing aerospace thermal control systems, and supporting thermal testing.

Responsibilities

• Develop approaches, methodologies and tools to solve complex system problems using analytical modeling, empirical, and semi-empirical approaches.
• Performs conceptual and detailed thermal analysis for the launch vehicle booster, upper stage and launch facility at both the detailed component level and at the systems level.
• Defines, monitors, and controls requirements as they relate to design, development and operation of complex launch systems.
• Develops procedures and plans for thermal test programs when existing analytical capabilities are insufficient.
• Resolves thermal issues that arise due to operational use in the field during production and launch operations.
• Develops analysis process improvements that reduce cost and risk and/or improve vehicle performance.

Skills

Thermal modeling

Heat transfer calculations

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Thermal Desktop

SINDA/FLUINT

SpaceClaim

AutoCAD

MATLAB

Job description

United Launch Alliance in Centennial, Colorado, seeks a proactive Thermodynamics Engineer RS-3 to join our team designing and analyzing Atlas V and Vulcan launch vehicle systems and supporting ICPS for NASA's SLS. The role involves performing thermal analyses across pre-launch, ascent and on-orbit phases, developing methodologies, mentoring engineers, and defining requirements for thermal control systems.

A Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Chemical/Aerospace Engineering and 4+ years of experience are