Propulsion Systems Design Engineer 4
About The Position
United Launch Alliance is seeking a Propulsion Systems Design Engineer to join our Vulcan Centaur development team. This engineering function provides design, systems integration, subcontract management, product technical support and anomaly resolution for the Propulsion fluids systems (cryogenic, non-cryogenic, hydraulics, and pneumatics). Develop sub-system and component designs and requirements to satisfy overall propulsion systems requirements. Perform 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, factory and the launch site to ensure production schedules are met, anomalies are resolved and operations are streamlined to improve efficiency. Perform causal analysis that leads to effective resolution and corrective actions that prevent recurrence. Review the as-built product (hardware and associated software) and product test data to certify that the final product configuration and performance meets requirements and is ready for test and/or flight. Develop design improvements that reduce cost and risk and/or improve vehicle performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering Discipline from an accredited college or university
- 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/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 in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual)
Nice To Haves
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
- Experience in performing structural, fluid-mechanics, and thermodynamic analyses to support and validate design solutions.
- Proficient with mechanical design utilizing NX and Team Center
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office platform tools and Project integrations skills
Responsibilities
- Develop sub-system and component designs and requirements to satisfy overall propulsion systems requirements
- Perform 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, factory and the launch site to ensure production schedules are met, anomalies are resolved and operations are streamlined to improve efficiency
- Perform causal analysis that leads to effective resolution and corrective actions that prevent recurrence
- Review the as-built product (hardware and associated software) and product test data to certify that the final product configuration and performance meets requirements and is 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
- 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
