Thermodynamics & Propulsion Fluids Engineer

United Launch Alliance, LLC.; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match plus an additionalemploye

Discretionary annual incentive bonus

Generous paid time off

Flexible work environments

9/80 schedule

Job summary

United Launch Alliance is seeking a development thermodynamics, propulsion, and fluids analysis engineer to support fluids analysis activities and provide technical guidance across fluid systems on the Vulcan Centaur launch vehicle and ground support systems, located in Denver.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering and a minimum of 2 years of related experience, with coursework in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and programming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited institution
• 2 years of related work experience
• Coursework in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and programming
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to quickly learn fluid systems analysis methods, tools, and processes

Responsibilities

• Perform fluid systems analyses for propulsion applications and ground support systems.
• Conduct liquid/gas flow characterization, flow loss calculations, two-phase fluid physics, and heat transfer assessments.
• Collaborate with Thermal Analysis, Propulsion Design & Strength, Flight and Ground Software, and Ground Systems teams.
• Provide technical support to analysis, design, production, and launchsite teams to ensure robust vehicle designs.
• Contribute to troubleshooting, root-cause investigations, and resolution of fluid system anomalies

Skills

Fluid systems analysis

Thermodynamics

Heat transfer

Programming

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Thermal Desktop

FloCAD

SINDA/FLUINT

AFT products

ANSYS Fluent

MATLAB

Job description

United Launch Alliance is seeking a development thermodynamics, propulsion, and fluids analysis engineer to support fluids analysis activities and provide technical guidance across fluid systems on the Vulcan Centaur launch vehicle and ground support systems, located in Denver.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering and a minimum of 2 years of related experience, with coursework in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and programming.