Requisition ID: 2264
Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00
Location: ULA - Denver
Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available
Travel Requirements: 10%
Job Overview & ResponsibilitiesUnited Launch Alliance is seeking a Propulsion Systems Design Engineer 2 to join our Vulcan Centaur development team. This engineering function provides design, systems integration, subcontract management, and technical product support for the Centaur V propulsion fluids systems - cryogenic, non-cryogenic, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
Responsibilities include:
• Develop subsystem and component designs and requirements to satisfy overall propulsion system functionality.
• Support system integration and system-level trade studies to optimize designs for manufacturing, producibility, and performance.
• Generate engineering drawings or changes, as well as assembly and testing requirements.
• Provide direct support to suppliers, the factory, and the launch site to ensure production schedules are met, anomalies are resolved, and operations are streamlined for efficiency.
• Review the as-built product and test data to verify that the final product configuration and performance meet requirements and are ready for test and/or flight.
• Develop design improvements that reduce cost and risk and/or improve vehicle performance
Required EducationBachelor
Required Years of ExperienceMinimum of 2 years of related work experience
Basic Qualifications• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience presenting technical information and communicating with stakeholders across an organization.
• Strong attention to detail with ability to work in a fast-paced development environment.
• Exposure to mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or fluid systems design, analysis, integration, or testing.
• Understanding of fluid mechanics, structural analysis, and mechanical system design principles.
• Experience developing engineering drawings, specifications, or technical documentation.
• Ability to interpret engineering requirements and verify system or component compliance through analysis, inspection, or testing.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, suppliers, testing, or operations organizations.
Preferred Qualifications• Ability to perform stress, fluids, and/or thermodynamics analyses in support of your designs.
• Proficient with mechanical and tube design using NX and Teamcenter.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools and project-integration skills.
• Experience utilizing agile processes in a development program environment.
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.
Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, engagement and professional development for employees at all levels.
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).
