Mechanical Design Engineer 4

ULA•Denver, CO

23h•$121,307 - $202,178

About The Position

United Launch Alliance is hiring a Mechanical Design Engineer 4 for the Vulcan Development team 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, supporting Responsible System Engineers and providing technical stewardship for mechanical design tasks so systems and components meet overall launch vehicle requirements. The role includes autonomously carrying out Centaur V Mechanical Authorized Systems Engineer and Responsible Systems Engineer responsibilities; leading design and architectural trade studies; integrating new capabilities into the existing product line; and proactively supporting program planning and execution. The engineer will balance team workload, collaborate with leadership and program management, and train, develop, and mentor upper-stage engineers to maintain strong design and hardware support across Denver, production facilities, and launch sites. This position is based in Denver, Colorado, with 10% travel and relocation potentially available. It requires work with information subject to ITAR; applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR. The listed salary range for Denver is $121,307–$202,178, with eligible employees potentially receiving a discretionary annual bonus.

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 capability 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 and 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 by ITAR.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering.
Strong understanding of stress analysis methodologies and tools.
NX and Teamcenter experience in a model-based enterprise 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 and ensure systems and components satisfy launch vehicle requirements.
Autonomously execute Centaur V Mechanical Authorized Systems Engineer and Responsible Systems Engineer responsibilities.
Lead design and architectural trade studies to meet program and technical goals.
Drive efficient integration of new capabilities and features into 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 Authorized Systems Engineers and early-career engineers across Denver, production facilities, and launch sites.