Requisition ID: 2122
Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00
Location: ULA - Denver
Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available
Travel Requirements: 25%
Job Overview & ResponsibilitiesThe Payload Accommodations team develops, designs, and tests mission specific and standard interface solutions required to integrate payloads onto the Vulcan Centaur launch vehicle. The team develops structural mechanical designs to accommodate payload requirements, provides structural support to the payload during integrated operations on the ground, and provides mechanical release and separation of the payload from the launch vehicle.
- This position is for a Mechanical Design Engineer on the Payload Accommodations team. Primary tasks include:
- Creating and revising engineering models of various structural/mechanical components and assemblies in support of launch vehicle and mission requirements.
- Perform trade studies to optimize designs for manufacturing, producibility, and performance.
- Support identification of causes of problems and make engineering corrective actions where needed.
- Develops design improvements that reduce cost and risk and/or improves performance and/or reliability.
- The job assignment requires coordination with mission management, production sites, launch sites, suppliers, test facilities, and payload customers in support of design, production & test schedules.
- Must have good oral and presentation skills to effectively communicate design and analysis solutions to technical management, program management, and our customer counterparts.
Required EducationBachelor
Required Years of ExperienceNone required
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or another related field
- Familiarity with structural / mechanical system engineering design
- Demonstrated teamwork skills
- Ability to lead tasks with the support of senior engineers
- Time management skills and strong self-initiative
- Good communication and writing skills
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and industry/government standards
- Ability to travel
Preferred Qualifications- Familiarity with Siemens Teamcenter
- Familiarity with Siemens NX or other CAD software
- Project integration skills
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance is preferred
Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denveronly): $67,895.00 - $113,159.00
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).
Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted
