Mechanical Design Engineer 4

United Launch Alliance•Centennial, CO

1d•$121,307 - $202,178

About The Position

United Launch Alliance is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer 4 for the Vulcan Development team in Denver, Colorado, to support development of the Centaur V on the SLS upper stage. The engineer will serve as a design authority for the upper stage mechanical engineering team and as a technical steward supporting Responsible System Engineers (RSEs), ensuring systems and components meet overall launch vehicle requirements. The role includes autonomously executing the responsibilities of a Centaur V Mechanical Authorized Systems Engineer (ASE) / Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE), leading design and architectural trade studies, and integrating new capabilities into the existing product line. The engineer will also guide program planning and execution, balance team workload in collaboration with leadership and program management, and train, develop, and mentor upper stage ASEs and early-career engineers. Support spans Denver, production facilities, and launch sites. The position requires at least six years of related experience and a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or a related field. Relocation may be available, and travel is expected to be 10%. The role is subject to ITAR requirements; applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
At least 6 years of related work experience.
Significant experience performing CAD modeling and creating drawings.
Proven ability to support efficient engineering drawing package release.
Strong GD&T interpretation and implementation capabilities.
Deep understanding of design for producibility of machined and formed parts.
System-level knowledge of aerospace hardware and integration/test processes.
Ability to perform engineering data reviews in support of a design solution.
Experience leading teams and demonstrated technical coordination skills.
Ability to train and develop early-career engineers into successful contributors.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Must be a U.S. Person as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 because the position involves information subject to ITAR.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering.
Strong understanding of stress analysis methodologies and tools.
Experience with NX and Teamcenter utilization in a Model-Based Enterprise (MBE) environment.
Technical understanding of stainless steel structural design and manufacturing operations.
Technical understanding of composite structural design and tooling solutions.
Experience performing subsystem and vehicle walkdown inspections.
Experience using agile processes in a development program environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as a design and technical steward supporting Responsible System Engineers on upper-stage mechanical design tasks, ensuring systems and components satisfy overall launch vehicle requirements.
Autonomously execute the responsibilities of a Centaur V Mechanical Authorized Systems Engineer (ASE) / Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE).
Lead design and architectural trade studies to meet program and technical goals.
Drive efficient integration of new capabilities and features within the existing product line.
Guide program planning and proactively support execution.
Distribute and balance team workload in collaboration with Leadership and Program Management.
Train, develop, and mentor upper-stage ASEs and early-career engineers to support a robust design and hardware support system in Denver, production facilities, and launch sites.