Prop Systems Design Engineer 1
About The Position
The Vulcan Development team is seeking a Propulsion Systems Design Engineer 1 to support development of the Centaur V on the SLS upper stage. The role provides design, systems integration, subcontract management, and technical product support for Centaur V propulsion fluid systems, including cryogenic and non-cryogenic fluids, hydraulics, and pneumatics. The engineer develops subsystem and component designs and requirements, supports system integration and trade studies, produces engineering drawings and testing requirements, and works with suppliers, factory teams, and launch-site personnel. The position also involves reviewing as-built products and test data to verify compliance and readiness for test or flight, and developing improvements to reduce cost and risk or improve vehicle performance. The position is based in Denver, with 10% travel and relocation potentially available.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field from an accredited college or university.
- Exposure to mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or fluid-systems design, analysis, integration, or testing.
- Understanding of fluid mechanics, structural analysis, and mechanical-system design principles.
- Experience presenting technical information and communicating with stakeholders across an organization.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced development environment.
- Applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR.
Nice To Haves
- Proficiency with mechanical and tube design using NX and Teamcenter.
- Experience developing engineering drawings, specifications, or technical documentation.
- Ability to perform stress, fluids, and/or thermodynamics analyses in support of designs.
- Ability to interpret engineering requirements and verify system or component compliance through analysis, inspection, or testing.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and project-integration skills.
- Experience utilizing agile processes in a development program environment.
Responsibilities
- Develop subsystem and component designs and requirements that satisfy overall propulsion-system functionality.
- Support system integration and system-level trade studies to optimize designs for manufacturing, producibility, and performance.
- Generate engineering drawings or drawing changes, along with assembly and testing requirements.
- Provide direct support to suppliers, the factory, and the launch site to help meet production schedules, resolve anomalies, and streamline operations.
- Review as-built products and test data to verify that final product configuration and performance meet requirements and are ready for test or flight.
- Develop design improvements that reduce cost and risk and/or improve vehicle performance.
Benefits
- 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution.
- Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees.
- Generous paid time off.
- Flexible work environments.
- Most salaried ULA team members work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
- Relocation may be available.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
