United Launch Alliance

Structural Dynamics Engineer 1

United Launch Alliance$70K — $118K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university.
  • Coursework or experience in structural dynamics/vibrations and finite element analysis.
  • Coursework or experience developing software for mathematical and engineering applications.
  • Familiarity with Matlab and Python programming languages.
  • Understanding of Linear Algebra and Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

Responsibilities

  • Perform dynamic response analysis of ULA Launch Systems, including boosters and stages.
  • Define design loads, accelerations, and displacements for system requirements.
  • Utilize mathematical modeling techniques and perform analysis using FEA methods.
  • Support development of processes and software tools related to structural dynamics.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to resolve technical problems impacting performance.

Benefits

  • 401(k) match plus additional employer contribution.
  • Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees.
  • Generous paid time off allowance.
  • Flexible work environments.
  • 9/80 work schedule allowing every other Friday off.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 2159

Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00

Location: ULA - Denver

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: None/Infrequent

Job Overview & Responsibilities

Join the ULA team and make your mark on the future of spaceflight by launching our next generation launch system, Vulcan. ULA launch vehicles have demonstrated unparalleled success in defense, space exploration, and communications missions. You will be joining a passionate, motivated, and highly experienced team that works together in a fast-paced environment to meet our customer's growing needs and to help solve their toughest integration and operational challenges.

In your role in Structural Dynamics, you will perform dynamic response analysis of ULA Launch Systems, including boosters, upper stages, secondary structures, engines and motors, payload accommodations, and spacecraft across flying on the Vulcan rocket. You will support continued development of Vulcan capabilities to address the changing needs of our current customers and the vision of our future customers.

  • The Structural Dynamicist is a highly analytical role, defining design loads, accelerations, and displacements to establish design requirements working with spacecraft teams and internal structural analysts to verify designs.
  • Assignments require an interest in multi-degree-of-freedom dynamic analysis, utilizing mathematical modeling with finite element and component mode synthesis methods, transient, frequency, and random response analysis, and dynamic model correlation and validation.
  • Tasks will support career development in dynamics techniques by working with and learning from a highly experienced team, following established guidelines.
  • Assignments also require developing, documenting, and maintaining processes, methods, and software tools to accomplish assignments.
  • This role includes resolution of programmatic and technical problems that affect cost, schedule, and performance.
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration within the Structural Dynamics team and across multiple engineering and integration disciplines are required, as well as strong communication skills to learn analysis techniques, generate analysis reports and present results to internal and external customers.


Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

None required

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field from an accredited college or university.
  • Experience or coursework in structural dynamics/vibrations and finite element analysis
  • Experience or coursework developing software for mathematical and engineering application
  • Experience or coursework in Matlab and Python
  • Experience or coursework in Linear Algebra and FEA


Preferred Qualifications

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience with NASTRAN, NX, FEMAP, or other Finite Element Modeling software
  • Experience developing models, methodology, and software to perform multi-degree of freedom dynamic response analysis
  • Experience performing transient response and random response analyses of multi-degree of freedom structures
  • Experience performing software development in an object-oriented environment
  • Experience working in Linux environment
  • Strong time management skills
  • Demonstrated ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks
  • Experience in successful, collaborative teams, supporting various roles
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to flourish in a team environment (class projects considered acceptable)


Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denveronly): $70,952.00 - $118,253.00

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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