Thermodynamics & Propulsion Fluids Engineer (9/80)

United Launch Alliance, LLC.; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 71,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Discretionary bonus

Generous PTO

Flexible schedule

9/80 schedule

Job summary

United Launch Alliance, LLC. in Denver seeks a development thermodynamics, propulsion, and fluids analysis engineer to support fluids analysis across the Vulcan Centaur launch vehicle and associated ground support systems.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering with coursework in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and programming, plus proficiency with standard engineering tools and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited institution
• Coursework in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and programming
• Proficiency with standard engineering software tools, including Microsoft Office products
• Strong analytical skills and ability to quickly learn fluid systems analysis methods, tools, and processes

Responsibilities

• Perform fluid systems analyses for propulsion applications including pressurization, feedlines, cryogenic and noncryogenic systems, and ground support systems
• Conduct analytical evaluations such as liquid and 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 launch-site teams to ensure robust vehicle designs meeting schedule and cost objectives
• Contribute to troubleshooting, root-cause investigations, and resolution of fluids-system anomalies

Skills

Fluid mechanics

Thermodynamics

Programming

MS Office

Analytical skills

Education

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

Tools

Thermal Desktop

FloCAD

AFT products

ANSYS Fluent

MATLAB

Job description

United Launch Alliance, LLC. in Denver seeks a development thermodynamics, propulsion, and fluids analysis engineer to support fluids analysis across the Vulcan Centaur launch vehicle and associated ground support systems.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Aerospace Engineering with coursework in fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, and programming, plus proficiency with standard engineering tools and strong analytical skills.