Strength Analyst 2 - Vulcan Development

ULA • Denver, CO

3d

About The Position

United Launch Alliance is hiring a Strength Analyst to support Vulcan Development activities, including Centaur V on SLS in support of Artemis and Upper Stage Advancement long-duration capabilities. The analyst performs strength, fatigue, and fracture analyses of propulsion and structural components, including nonlinear analyses, and develops analysis models and hand calculations to provide strength inputs and recommendations for new designs and installations.

The role reviews and approves 3D engineering layouts, models, designs and drawings, and 2D drawing changes for propulsion, fluid-system, and mechanical-system components. It makes design recommendations considering thermal, mechanical, and pressure loading, and documents results in strength reports. The analyst also participates in peer, tabletop, and formal design reviews and supports fast-paced design-analysis cycles and trade studies, working with minimal mentor oversight.

The position is based in Denver, Colorado, with 10% travel and possible relocation assistance. The stated salary range for this location is $81,695–$136,159. Employees may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. Most salaried ULA team members work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off; flexible work environments are offered. This position requires applicants to be U.S. Persons under ITAR.

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.
• Ability to make design recommendations based on analysis results and experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Understanding of materials and material properties.
• Experience with structural analysis of tanks, adapters, and brackets.
• Experience analyzing propulsion hardware such as tubing, ducting, and flex joints.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Experience working with component suppliers and developing specification requirements.
• Understanding of fatigue and fracture analysis tools and methodology.
• Understanding of bolted-joint modeling and analysis.
• Understanding of GD&T standards and principles.
• Understanding of analysis best practices and underlying assumptions.
• Understanding of basic hand calculations.
• Applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR.

Nice To Haves

• Experience creating or running analysis automation and pre- and post-processing scripts using Unix, Matlab, Python, or Excel.
• Experience with static and dynamic testing and model correlation.
• Experience with structural optimization techniques for mass savings.
• Experience integrating with system-level analysis models, such as coupled-loads models.
• Experience working on development programs within the Agile framework and understanding of Agile tools, including Jira.
• General knowledge of mechanical hardware fabrication methods, including machining, welding, processing, and assembly.
• Knowledge of the NASGRO fracture mechanics tool and Abaqus.
• Experience with NASA human-rating analysis and qualification requirements, including NASA-STD-5019 and NASA-STD-5001.

Responsibilities

• Support Vulcan Development activities, including Centaur V on SLS for Artemis and Upper Stage Advancement long-duration capabilities.
• Perform strength, fatigue, and fracture analyses of propulsion and structural components, including nonlinear analyses.
• Create analysis models and perform hand calculations to provide strength inputs and recommendations for new designs and installations.
• Review and approve 3D engineering layouts, 3D models, designs and drawings, and 2D drawing changes for propulsion, fluid-system, and mechanical-system components.
• Make engineering design recommendations considering thermal, mechanical, and pressure loading, including appropriate material properties, configurations, and safety factors.
• Document analysis results in strength reports.
• Support internal peer reviews, tabletop reviews, and formal design reviews as needed.
• Support fast-paced design and analysis cycles and trade studies.
• Work with a minimal level of mentor oversight.

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.
• Relocation may be available.

What This Job Offers

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