Propulsion Systems Engineer 2

United Launch Alliance • Decatur, AL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

United Launch Alliance is seeking a Launch Vehicle Propulsion Engineer. This engineering function provides engineering design, systems integration, subcontract management, product technical support, and anomaly resolution for the Propulsion fluids systems (cryogenic, non-cryogenic, hydraulics and pneumatics). Engineers in this role will provide critical support to the final integration and assembly of space launch vehicles and their propulsion systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or related STEM field from an accredited college or university
• Familiarity with aerospace mechanical design capability as well as understanding dynamic, structural, and fluids analysis concepts
• Ability to identify key barriers/core problems and apply problem solving skills
• Familiarity with schedule development and management
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Microsoft Office Applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project, Visio)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with dispositioning hardware and system nonconformances (EMRB)
• Familiarity with common production/machining processes and procedures
• Experience with 3D-modeling software (NX preferred) and Teamcenter

Responsibilities

• Support recurring propulsion engineering design and vehicle production activities
• Ensure all design and manufacturing processes satisfy overall launch vehicle and sub-system 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
• Resolve testing and production anomalies to identify root cause that leads to effective resolution and corrective actions that prevent recurrence
• Support Production processing and nonconformance resolution
• Develop design improvements that reduce cost and risk and/or improve performance and/or reliability.
• 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

Benefits

• 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
• Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work environments

What This Job Offers

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