Propulsion Systems Engineer

Job Overview and 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

Bachelor

Minimum of 6 years of related work experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical 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
• Experience with 3D-modeling software (NX preferred) and Teamcenter
• Microsoft Office Applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project, Visio)

• Experience with dispositioning hardware and system nonconformances (EMRB)
• Familiarity with common production/machining processes and procedures

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.

ULA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.