Propulsion Systems Design Engineer 3
About The Position
United Launch Alliance is seeking a Propulsion Systems Design Engineer 3 for its Vulcan Centaur development team. The role supports the design, systems integration, subcontract management, product technical support, and anomaly resolution for propulsion fluid systems, including cryogenic and non-cryogenic fluids, hydraulics, and pneumatics. The engineer develops subsystem and component designs and requirements, performs system integration and trade studies, creates engineering drawings and testing requirements, and supports suppliers, factory operations, and the launch site. The role also includes investigating anomalies, reviewing built hardware, software, and test data for compliance and readiness, and developing improvements to reduce cost and risk or improve vehicle performance.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university.
- At least 4 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.
- Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced development environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR.
Nice To Haves
- Experience performing structural, fluid-mechanics, and thermodynamic analyses to support and validate design solutions.
- Proficiency with mechanical and tube design using NX and Team Center.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office platform tools and Project integration skills.
- Experience using agile processes in a development program environment.
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.
- Provide direct support to suppliers, the factory, and the launch site to help meet production schedules, resolve anomalies, and improve operational efficiency.
- Perform causal analysis and develop effective resolutions and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Review as-built hardware and associated software, along with product test data, to verify the final configuration and performance meet requirements and are ready for test or flight.
- Develop design improvements that reduce cost and risk 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
- A 9/80 schedule for most salaried team members, providing every other Friday off
- Relocation may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
