Systems Test Engineer 2

ULA • Pueblo, CO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Systems Test Engineer will work at ULA’s Pueblo Propulsion Test Facility, which develops, qualifies, and accepts pneumatic, ordnance, cryogenic flow-control, electrical, vibration, large-scale structural, and system-level verification tests for the Vulcan Launch Vehicle. The engineer translates customer contractual needs and requirements into test solutions that account for technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

The role involves planning test campaigns, including clean-sheet setup and fixture design, and modeling and analyzing tubing, pressure vessels, motion systems, bolted connections, and electromechanical devices. The engineer develops and executes test plans and procedures, operates data-recording equipment, participates in design reviews, and prepares cost estimates and schedules for test campaigns.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field, from an accredited college or university.
• At least 2 years of related work experience.
• Familiarity with pressure, temperature, and flow-rate measurements (compressible and/or incompressible) and experience using industry-standard instrumentation to take these measurements.
• 2–4 years of CAD design experience in NX, Creo, or SolidWorks, including creating geometry and releasing 2D drawings.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of the strength, toughness, and corrosion properties of aluminum, stainless steel, and nickel alloys.
• Applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR because the position requires access to ITAR-controlled information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing cryogenic or high-temperature systems (above 500°F).
• Aerospace manufacturing experience in mechanical assembly, machining, or composites.
• Experience sizing piping systems and performing hoop and linear stress calculations.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary projects, including responsibility for schedules and costs.
• Experience sizing or analyzing designs that use GTAW, laser, or MIG welding.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer contractual needs and requirements into test solutions that account for technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Design clean-sheet test setups and fixtures, including modeling and analysis of tubing, pressure vessels, motion systems, bolted connections, and electromechanical devices.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans and procedures.
• Operate data-recording equipment.
• Participate in design reviews.
• Prepare cost estimates and schedules for test campaigns.

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; schedules may vary.

What This Job Offers

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