United Launch Alliance

Control Dynamics Engineer 2

United Launch Alliance$85K — $142K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field required.
  • Minimum of 2 years of related work experience.
  • Experience presenting to peers or customers preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Prior knowledge in Control Theory and Dynamics is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Join the ULA Control Dynamics group for design and analysis of control systems and separation events.
  • Perform frequency domain stability analyses for powered and coast phases.
  • Conduct time domain analyses for booster and upper stages.
  • Design parameters for reaction control systems and analyze usage commodities.
  • Present analysis findings in customer reviews and internal peer assessments.

Benefits

  • 401(k) match and additional employer contribution.
  • Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Flexible work environments available.
  • Enjoy a '9/80 schedule' with every other Friday off.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 2116

Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00

Location: ULA - Denver

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: None/Infrequent

Job Overview & Responsibilities

  • This position is to be a member of the ULA Control Dynamics group, which handles the design and analysis related to all control systems and separation events for all missions on the Atlas V, Delta IV, and Vulcan launch vehicles.
  • Those specific areas include but are not limited to, powered and coast phase frequency domain stability analyses, booster and upper stage time domain analyses, reaction control system design parameters and commodities usage, launch drift (near pad) clearance analysis, ground wind placard generation, stage I/II separation analysis, spacecraft separation analysis, steering sequence design, and all related recurring flight software parameter generation.
  • This position will require the ability to present analysis results at customer reviews, attend various status/scheduling meetings, and interact with external IV&V agencies. In addition, presenting at multiple internal detailed peer reviews will be required.


Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 2 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university is required.
    • Note a Master's Degree in a related field of study may be considered when evaluating required years of experience.
  • Previous experience presenting to peers and/or customers is highly desired.
  • Excellent communication in both written and verbal.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous academics and/or professional experience in Control Theory and Dynamics is highly desired.


Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denveronly): $85,372.00 - $142,287.00

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to base pay.

We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:
  • 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
  • Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible work environments


Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.

Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).

About United Launch Alliance

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is a joint venture between Lockheed Martin Space and Boeing Defense, Space & Security. The company provides reliable and cost-effective launch services for government and commercial customers, including NASA, the Department of Defense, and other agencies. ULA's launch vehicles include the Atlas V and Delta IV families of rockets, which are designed to meet a wide range of mission requirements. The company is committed to delivering innovative solutions that enable customers to achieve their goals in space.
Learn more about United Launch Alliance
Size
3,500 employees
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Founded
2006

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