Propulsion Systems Design Engineer 2

ULA • Denver, CO

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About The Position

United Launch Alliance is seeking a Propulsion Systems Design Engineer 2 to join its Vulcan Centaur development team. 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-level integration and trade studies, and creates engineering drawings and assembly and testing requirements. The role also involves direct support for suppliers, the factory, and launch site; reviewing as-built product configurations and test data; and developing design improvements to reduce cost and risk or improve vehicle performance. The position is based at ULA 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.
• At least 2 years of related work experience.
• Experience presenting technical information and communicating with stakeholders across an organization.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced development environment.
• 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 developing engineering drawings, specifications, or technical documentation.
• 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.
• Applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR because the position involves access to information subject to ITAR.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to perform stress, fluids, and/or thermodynamics analyses in support of designs.
• Proficiency with mechanical and tube design using NX and Teamcenter.
• 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 to 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 changes, as well as 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 the as-built product and test data to verify that the 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level