Mechanical Engineer

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Relocation:Yes
- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements:25%

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As a ULA employee, you'll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world.

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The Payload Accommodations team develops, designs, and tests mission specific and standard interface solutions required to integrate payloads onto the Vulcan Centaur launch vehicle. The team develops structural mechanical designs to accommodate payload requirements, provides structural support to the payload during integrated operations on the ground, and provides mechanical release and separation of the payload from the launch vehicle.

• This position is for a Mechanical Design Engineer on the Payload Accommodations team. Primary tasks include:
• Creating and revising engineering models of various structural/mechanical components and assemblies in support of launch vehicle and mission requirements.
• Perform trade studies to optimize designs for manufacturing, producibility, and performance.
• Support identification of causes of problems and make engineering corrective actions where needed.
• Develops design improvements that reduce cost and risk and/or improves performance and/or reliability.
• The job assignment requires coordination with mission management, production sites, launch sites, suppliers, test facilities, and payload customers in support of design, production & test schedules.
• Must have good oral and presentation skills to effectively communicate design and analysis solutions to technical management, program management, and our customer counterparts.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

None required

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or another related field
• Familiarity with structural / mechanical system engineering design
• Demonstrated teamwork skills
• Ability to lead tasks with the support of senior engineers
• Time management skills and strong self-initiative
• Good communication and writing skills
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and industry/government standards
• Ability to travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Siemens Teamcenter
• Familiarity with Siemens NX or other CAD software
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance is preferred

Summary Salary Range (forULA - Denver only): $67,895.00 - $

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.

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