Propulsion Systems Design Engineer 2
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 integration and system-level trade studies, and creates engineering drawings and assembly and testing requirements. The role also supports suppliers, factory operations, and the launch site; reviews as-built products and test data for compliance and readiness; and develops improvements to reduce cost and risk or improve vehicle performance.
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 in ITAR because the position requires use of 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 final product configuration and performance meet requirements and are ready for test and/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
Mid Level
