Mechanical Engineer 1
ULA•Denver, CO
•Onsite
About The Position
Candidate will serve as a floating Mechanical Design Engineer supporting various development projects aimed at improving Vulcan/Centaur vehicle performance, cost efficiency, and mission capability enhancements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required; a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering is preferred.
- Ability to learn quickly, seek feedback, and operate independently.
- Fundamental understanding of Mechanical Design and first-order Structural Analysis principles.
- Strong time‑management skills and self‑initiative.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of team members, including customers and subcontractors.
- Familiarity with CAD design and ability to learn complex modeling techniques.
- Must be a U.S. Person as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual).
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Siemens Teamcenter.
- Project integration skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
- Experience with structural/mechanical engineering design, development, and qualification.
- Knowledge of structural analysis, including basic sizing, failure modes, load paths, and material selection for common aerospace materials and hardware.
- Familiarity with design and fabrication methods, and ability to assess and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and industry/government standards.
- Configuration management and engineering release experience.
- Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
- Siemens NX (Unigraphics) proficiency.
Responsibilities
- Creating and/or revising engineering models and drawings for structural and mechanical components and assemblies that meet launch vehicle requirements.
- Performing lower-level trade studies to optimize designs for manufacturing, producibility, and performance in fast‑paced development environments.
- Identifying barriers and defining solutions to complex engineering problems as they arise.
- Supporting root cause identification and implementation of engineering corrective actions when needed.
Benefits
- 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
- Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible work environments
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
