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United Launch Alliance

Rockets for national security and NASA

Propulsions Design Engineer 4

PropulsionUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeCentennial, CO, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or another related field is required.
  • At least 6 years of related work experience is required.
  • Proficiency in propulsion system design and analysis principles is required.
  • Familiarity with fluids and thermodynamics design and analysis tools is required.
  • Familiarity with electronics used to control propulsion system components is required.
  • Familiarity with structural design and dynamics analysis principles is required.
  • Familiarity with ongoing Advanced Programs propulsion-related projects is required.
  • Familiarity with rocket engine developments at other companies is required.
  • Familiarity with ULA launch vehicles is required.
  • Familiarity with avionics interfaces with engine controllers is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools is required.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain active Department of Defense Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance is required.
  • U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead small teams to create and evaluate new propulsion system concepts.
  • Lead or perform propulsion system-level trade studies to optimize new designs for new applications.
  • Work with other technical disciplines to ensure the propulsion system design meets mission needs and integrates smoothly with other design elements.
  • Present concepts and analysis results at design reviews.
  • Lead or support prototype hardware build and test.
  • Provide propulsion engineering design and systems integration.
  • Work with suppliers, including developing specifications, requests for information, requests for proposals, and interface documentation.
  • Coordinate activities of other Advanced Programs propulsion engineers and provide mentoring.
  • Coordinate Advanced Programs propulsion design activities with other ULA organizational leads.

About the Company

United Launch Alliance

Rockets for national security and NASA

ULA builds launch vehicles for national security, NASA and commercial space missions. Its rockets are designed to reach challenging and distant orbits and deliver highly accurate payload insertions, offering wide orbital flexibility for different mission profiles. The company’s approach centers on providing reliable, direct-to-orbit capabilities tailored to meet customers’ needs for secure national missions, space agency programs, and commercial launches. The goal is to expand access to space by offering dependable, precise launches that can place payloads into the specific orbits required by each mission.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Debt Financing
Total funding
$1.6B
Headquarters
Centennial, CO
Founded
2006

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