Strength Analyst 3

United Launch Alliance•Centennial, CO

4d•$99,604 - $166,007•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!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university
Ability to make design recommendations based on analysis results/experience
Proficiency with MS Office tools
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment are essential
General understanding of materials and material properties
Experience with Structural Analysis (Tanks, Adapters, Brackets)
Experience analyzing propulsion hardware (tubing, ducting, flex joints)
Experience with NASGRO fracture mechanics tool and ABAQUS
Experience working with cross-functional teams
Experience working with component suppliers and development of spec requirements
Understanding of fatigue/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
Strong communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience running/creating analysis automation and pre/post processing scripts using the following tools: Unix, Matlab, Python, Excel
Experience with static/dynamic testing and model correlation
Experience with structural optimization techniques for mass savings
Experience integrating with system level analysis models (coupled loads models)
General knowledge of fabrication methods for mechanical hardware, such as machining, welding, processing and assembly
General familiarity with mechanical support equipment

Responsibilities

Performing strength, fatigue and fracture analysis of structural components, including non-linear analysis for the Major Development Structural Analysis Team.
Candidate will be required to create analysis models, perform hand calculations and have an understanding of analysis best practices to provide strength inputs and recommendations for new designs and installations.
Candidate will be required to review and approve 3-D engineering layouts, 3-D models, designs / drawings and 2-D drawing changes for a variety of propulsion, fluid system and mechanical system components.
Candidate will make engineering design recommendations with consideration of thermal, mechanical and pressure loading using appropriate material properties, configurations, safety factors, etc.
Analysis results will be documented in strength reports.
Candidate will support internal peer reviews, table top reviews and formal design reviews as needed.
Will also need to support fast paced design/analysis cycles and be able to evaluate hardware non-conformances to support production activities.
The engineer must be able to work independently and coordinate their efforts across their functional and product teams.
Candidate will assist in developing the teams processes and capabilities as well as mentoring jr. engineers.