United Launch Alliance

Propulsion Systems Engineer 4

United Launch Alliance$126K — $211K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering (Mechanical or Aerospace preferred) from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum 6 years of related engineering experience.
  • Ability to develop solutions independently for diverse engineering challenges.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to give and receive feedback.
  • Capability in system design and integration with a focus on safety and performance.
  • Willingness to conduct pre-launch walkdowns and support off-shift work as necessary.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a favorable security clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Design and integrate propulsion ground fluids systems including cryogenic, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
  • Develop requirements and system/component designs for propulsion systems.
  • Conduct system level trade studies to enhance manufacturability and safety.
  • Generate engineering drawings along with assembly and testing requirements.
  • Support design teams and suppliers to meet production schedules and resolve operational anomalies.
  • Participate in causal analysis for anomaly resolution and unnecessary recurrence prevention.
  • Verify that final product configuration meets established requirements through thorough review of test data.

Benefits

  • 401(k) match plus additional employer contribution.
  • Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Flexible work environments.
  • 9/80 work schedule allowing every other Friday off.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 2087

Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00

Location: ULA - Denver, ULA - Cape Canaveral

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: 10%

Job Overview & Responsibilities

As a Propulsion Systems Engineer with ULA; What you'll be doing
  • This engineering function provides engineering design, systems integration, subcontract management, product technical support and anomaly resolution for Propulsion ground fluids systems (cryogenic, non-cryogenic, hydraulics and pneumatics).
  • Develops system and component designs and requirements to satisfy overall propulsion systems requirements.
  • The position requires mechanical design capability as well as understanding dynamic, structural and fluids analysis concepts.
  • Must have the capability to perform system integration and perform system level trade studies to optimize designs for manufacturing, producibility, safety, and performance.
  • Generates engineering drawings as well as assembly and testing requirements.
  • Provides direct support to design team, suppliers, the factory, and the launch site to ensure production schedules are met, resolve anomalies, and streamline operations to improve efficiency.
  • When anomalies occur, supports causal analysis that leads to effective resolution and corrective actions that prevent recurrence.
  • Reviews the as-built product (hardware and associated software) and product test data to verify that the final product configuration and performance meets requirements and is ready for test and/or flight. Develops design improvements that reduce cost and risk and/or improve vehicle performance.


Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 6 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

  • Minimum of 6 years related work experience and a Bachelor's Degree in engineering from an accredited university/college. A Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering is highly desired.
  • Ability to work independently to determine and develop solutions to a wide range of engineering problems.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team. Builds trust with teammates, can prioritize and execute tasks effectively for self that are aligned to program plans, and has the ability to respectfully give and receive constructive criticism.
  • Must have the capability to perform system design and integration to meet requirements for manufacturing, producibility, safety, and performance.
  • Desire to work with technical teams in design integration, activation, and sustaining engineering support of Cryogenic, Pneumatic and Hydraulics Fluid systems.
  • Ability to perform pre-launch walkdowns and console support. May include off-shift work to support launch schedules. On occasion, must be able to walk for multiple hours a day while going up/down ladders and stairs.
  • Work may be performed at company or vendor facilities that require safety training and strict adherence to safety policies. Must be able to complete training for and maintain certification for occasional work within confined spaces, at heights, within clean room environments, in areas with loud noises, and within areas that require control of foreign object debris. Hazards may also include working with systems that store or transfer high pressure gases or liquids, cryogenic fluids, or other fuels, oxidizers, or inert commodities.
  • Must be available for periodic travel to the other ULA sites or vendors. Must possess a valid driver's license to drive between work locations on a military base where public transportation is not available.
  • As a condition of employment, you must be able to obtain and thereafter maintain a favorable National Agency Check Inquiry (NAC-I) in accordance with Air Force Instruction 31-501 entitled Personnel Security Program Management, or an equivalent approval, so that you have continuous unescorted access to all ULA work locations (including controlled/restricted areas) to perform your assigned work.


Preferred Qualifications

Summary Salary Range (for Denver only): $126,765.00 - $211,275.00

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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