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United Launch Alliance

Rockets for national security and NASA

Mechanical Design Engineer 4

Design EngineeringPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeCentennial, CO, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university is required.
  • Significant experience performing computer-aided design (CAD) modeling and creating drawings is required.
  • Proven capability to support efficient engineering drawing package release is required.
  • Strong geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) interpretation and implementation capabilities are required.
  • A deep understanding of design for producibility of machined and formed parts is required.
  • System-level knowledge of aerospace hardware and integration and test processes is required.
  • Ability to perform engineering data review in support of a design solution is required.
  • Experience leading teams and demonstrated technical coordination skills are required.
  • Ability to train and develop early-career engineers into successful contributors is required.
  • A master's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of stress-analysis methodologies and tools is preferred.
  • Experience using NX and Teamcenter in a model-based enterprise (MBE) environment is preferred.
  • Technical understanding of stainless-steel structural design and manufacturing operations is preferred.
  • Technical understanding of composite structural design and tooling solutions is preferred.
  • Experience performing subsystem and vehicle walkdown inspections is preferred.
  • Experience using agile processes in a development program environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Act as a design and technical steward in support of Responsible System Engineers for upper-stage mechanical design tasks, ensuring systems and components satisfy overall launch vehicle requirements.
  • Autonomously execute the responsibilities of a Centaur V Mechanical Authorized Systems Engineer / Responsible Systems Engineer.
  • Lead design and architectural trade studies to meet program and technical goals.
  • Drive efficient integration of new capabilities and features within the existing product line.
  • Guide program planning and support execution proactively.
  • Distribute and balance team workload, collaborating with Leadership and Program Management.
  • Train, develop, and mentor upper-stage Authorized Systems Engineers and early-career engineers to ensure a robust design and hardware support system in Denver, production facilities, and launch sites.

Desired Qualifications

  • Strong understanding of stress-analysis methodologies and tools.
  • Experience using NX and Teamcenter in a model-based enterprise (MBE) environment.
  • Technical understanding of stainless-steel structural design and manufacturing operations.
  • Technical understanding of composite structural design and tooling solutions.
  • Experience performing subsystem and vehicle walkdown inspections.
  • Experience using agile processes in a development program environment.

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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