United Launch Alliance

Trajectory Engineer 1

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Independent worker capable of solving complex problems.
  • Familiar with the Linux environment.

Responsibilities

  • Designs and develops trajectory simulations that align launch vehicle constraints with system requirements.
  • Verifies simulation capabilities for 3-DOF and 6-DOF phases of flight for internal and external clients.
  • Combines information and constraints into cohesive mission designs that meet various performance and operational criteria.
  • Works collaboratively with subsystems to support overall project objectives.

Benefits

  • 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution.
  • Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Flexible work environments.
  • '9/80 schedule' allowing every other Friday off.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 1996

Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00

Location: ULA - Denver

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: None/Infrequent

Job Overview & Responsibilities

  • Designs, develops, and verifies trajectory simulations which merge launch vehicle constraints and capabilities with vehicle and system requirements/objectives. Develop detailed 3-DOF and 6-DOF simulation capabilities of the entire launch vehicle and upper stage phases of flight to support internal and external customer needs and analyses. Ability to work with other sub-systems.
  • Familiarity with Linux environment and Software Tools such as MATLAB, C/C++, Python
  • Ability to combine information and constraints into a cohesive mission design that meets performance, accuracy, environmental, structural, and operational requirements.


Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

None required

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Independent worker with capability to solve complex problems
  • Familiar with Linux Environment


Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university.


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
Industry
Founded
2006

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