Thermodynamics Engineer 1

ULA • Denver, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Thermodynamics Engineer on the Vulcan Development Flight Sciences team, you will be responsible for performing thermal analyses for upgrades and new developments to the Vulcan Centaur V flight system. This includes performance upgrades to Centaur V, reusability of the BE-4 engines, long duration upper stage operations, Centaur V on SLS, and more. Analyses include pre-launch, ascent, on-orbit and re-entry phases of flight to verify rocket designs will operate within temperature limitations and to define thermal protection systems were needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• Relevant coursework in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and or fluids.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual).

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• Experience with launch vehicle and/or spacecraft pre-launch, ascent, on-orbit and re-entry thermal design and analysis.
• Strong first principles knowledge and critical thinking ability.
• Experience with Thermal Desktop and Spaceclaim.
• Experience with Sinda/Fluint.
• Experience with Agile development and practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs conceptual and detailed thermal analysis and design for the launch vehicle booster, upper stage and launch facility at both the detailed component level and at the systems level.
• Develop approaches, methodologies, and tools to solve complex engineering problems using analytical modeling, empirical, and semi-empirical approaches.
• Defines, monitors, and controls requirements as they relate to the design, development, and operation of complex launch systems.
• Develops procedures and plans for thermal test programs when existing analytical capabilities are insufficient.
• Resolves thermal issues arising from operational use in the field during production and launch operations.
• Develops analysis process improvements that reduce cost and risk and/or improve vehicle performance.

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