United Launch Alliance

Propulsion Systems Engineer 2

United Launch Alliance$80K — $110K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or related STEM field from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum of 2 years of related work experience in propulsion or aerospace engineering.
  • Familiarity with aerospace mechanical design and concepts of dynamic, structural, and fluids analysis.
  • Proficient in problem-solving and identifying core issues.
  • Experience with MS Office applications including Excel, Word, and Project.
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Experience in cross-functional team environments.

Responsibilities

  • Support propulsion engineering design and vehicle production activities.
  • Ensure design and manufacturing processes meet launch vehicle requirements.
  • Perform system integration and trade studies to optimize designs.
  • Generate engineering drawings and assembly testing requirements.
  • Resolve testing anomalies and implement corrective actions.
  • Support production processing and nonconformance resolution.
  • Develop design improvements to enhance cost, risk, and performance.

Benefits

  • 401(k) match plus additional employer contribution.
  • Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Flexible work environments.
  • Every other Friday off for most salaried team members.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 1845

Location: ULA - Decatur

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: None/Infrequent

Job Overview & Responsibilities

United Launch Alliance is seeking a Launch Vehicle Propulsion Engineer. This engineering function provides engineering design, systems integration, subcontract management, product technical support, and anomaly resolution for the Propulsion fluids systems (cryogenic, non-cryogenic, hydraulics and pneumatics). Engineers in this role will provide critical support to the final integration and assembly of space launch vehicles and their propulsion systems.
  • Support recurring propulsion engineering design and vehicle production activities
  • Ensure all design and manufacturing processes satisfy overall launch vehicle and sub-system requirements
  • Perform 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
  • Resolve testing and production anomalies to identify root cause that leads to effective resolution and corrective actions that prevent recurrence
  • Support Production processing and nonconformance resolution
  • Develop design improvements that reduce cost and risk and/or improve performance and/or reliability.
  • Review the as-built product (hardware and associated software) and product test data to certify that the final product configuration and performance meets requirements and is ready for test and/or flight


Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 2 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or related STEM field from an accredited college or university
  • Familiarity with aerospace mechanical design capability as well as understanding dynamic, structural, and fluids analysis concepts
  • Ability to identify key barriers/core problems and apply problem solving skills
  • Familiarity with schedule development and management
  • Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams
  • Microsoft Office Applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project, Visio)


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with dispositioning hardware and system nonconformances (EMRB)
  • Familiarity with common production/machining processes and procedures
  • Experience with 3D-modeling software (NX preferred) and Teamcenter


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.

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
Industry
Founded
2006

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