Requisition ID: 2136
Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00
Location: ULA - Denver
Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available
Travel Requirements: 10%
Job Overview & ResponsibilitiesJob Description• Candidate will serve as a floating Mechanical Design Engineer supporting various development projects aimed at improving Vulcan/Centaur vehicle performance, cost efficiency, and mission capability enhancements.
• Tasks will include:
• Creating and/or revising engineering models and drawings for structural and mechanical components and assemblies that meet launch vehicle requirements.
• Performing lower-level trade studies to optimize designs for manufacturing, producibility, and performance in fast-paced development environments.
• Identifying barriers and defining solutions to complex engineering problems as they arise.
• Supporting root cause identification and implementation of engineering corrective actions when needed.
Required EducationBachelor
Required Years of ExperienceNone required
Basic Qualifications• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required; a degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering is preferred.
• Ability to learn quickly, seek feedback, and operate independently.
• Fundamental understanding of Mechanical Design and first-order Structural Analysis principles.
• Strong time-management skills and self-initiative.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of team members, including customers and subcontractors.
• Familiarity with CAD design and ability to learn complex modeling techniques.
Preferred Qualifications• Experience with Siemens Teamcenter.
• Project integration skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience with structural/mechanical engineering design, development, and qualification.
• Knowledge of structural analysis, including basic sizing, failure modes, load paths, and material selection for common aerospace materials and hardware.
• Familiarity with design and fabrication methods, and ability to assess and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and industry/government standards.
• Configuration management and engineering release experience.
• Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Siemens NX (Unigraphics) proficiency.
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).
