Prop Systems Design Engineer 4
About The Position
United Launch Alliance is seeking a Propulsion Systems Design Engineer to join its Vulcan Centaur development team. The role supports propulsion fluid systems—including cryogenic and non-cryogenic fluids, hydraulics, and pneumatics—through design, systems integration, subcontract management, product technical support, and anomaly resolution. The engineer develops subsystem and component designs and requirements, integrates systems, and performs trade studies to optimize manufacturability, producibility, and performance. The role also produces engineering drawings and changes, defines assembly and testing requirements, and supports suppliers, factory operations, and the launch site. The engineer investigates and resolves anomalies, reviews as-built hardware and associated software and test data for compliance and readiness, and develops improvements to reduce cost and risk or improve vehicle performance. The position is based in Denver, with relocation potentially available and approximately 10% travel. ULA describes its culture as team-oriented and focused on ethics, ingenuity, engagement, and employee professional development. Most salaried team members work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off; work schedules and benefits may vary for union-represented hourly positions. Applicants must be U.S. Persons under ITAR requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university.
- At least 6 years of related work experience.
- Experience with mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or fluid systems design, analysis, integration, or testing.
- Understanding of fluid mechanics, structural analysis, and mechanical system design principles.
- Experience developing engineering drawings, specifications, or technical documentation.
- Experience troubleshooting technical issues and supporting root-cause and corrective-action investigations.
- Ability to interpret engineering requirements and verify system or component compliance through analysis, inspection, or testing.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, suppliers, testing, or operations organizations.
- Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR.
Nice To Haves
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Experience performing structural, fluid-mechanics, and thermodynamic analyses to support and validate design solutions.
- Proficiency in mechanical design using NX and Teamcenter.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools and Project integrations.
Responsibilities
- Develop subsystem and component designs and requirements that satisfy overall propulsion system requirements.
- Perform system integration and system-level trade studies to optimize designs for manufacturing, producibility, and performance.
- Generate engineering drawings or changes, along with assembly and testing requirements.
- Support suppliers, factory operations, and the launch site to help meet production schedules, resolve anomalies, and streamline operations.
- Perform causal analysis and develop effective resolutions and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Review as-built hardware and associated software, as well as product test data, to confirm the final 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 team members work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
