Propulsions Design Engineer 3

ULA•Denver, CO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team. Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn't happen by accident. It's a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. As a ULA employee, you'll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you! Job Overview & Responsibilities The ULA Advanced Programs (AP) team is a multidisciplinary group that helps shape the evolution of future ULA launch vehicles, performs architectural trade studies, develops concepts for future product offerings, supports proposal development, creates technology development roadmaps, and develops new technologies through prototype builds. As a Propulsion Analysis Engineer for AP, you will be developing and evaluating propulsion systems for future enhancements for Vulcan-Centaur and other launch vehicles.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or other related field.
Proficient with fluids and thermodynamics design and analysis tools.
Proficient with CAD tools
Familiarity with propulsion system design and analysis principals
Familiarity with structural design and dynamics analysis principals
Proficient with Microsoft Office platform tools
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Familiarity with ULA launch vehicles
Ability to obtain and maintain active DoD TS/SCI is required.
US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

Perform propulsion system level trade studies and analyses to optimize new designs for new programs.
Perform propulsion system analyses of design concepts
Develop system and component designs and requirements to satisfy overall propulsion systems requirements.
Work with other technical disciplines to ensure the propulsion system design meets mission needs and meshes smoothly with other elements of the design
Present concepts and analysis results at design reviews
Lead and/or support prototype hardware build and test