Propulsion Systems Engineer 3

Date: Jun 3, 2024

Location: Decatur, ALABAMA, US, 35601

Company: United Launch Alliance

Requisition ID: 209

Location: ULA - Decatur

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: 25%

At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.

Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn't happen by accident. It's a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. 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. Our team is excited to meet you!

Job Overview & Responsibilities

This position will serve as the ULA Representative at Blue Origin, primarily at their Huntsville, AL facility. Responsibilities include:

• Providing industrial and quality engineering, engineering design, systems integration, logistics, subcontract management, project management, product technical support, and anomaly resolution for Propulsion Liquid Engines, specifically the BE-4 engine.
• Understanding of operational and test requirements, and ability to understand, analyze, and critique supplier manufacturing flows and schedules.
• Supporting system integration and system-level trade studies to optimize operations and/or designs for manufacturing and producibility, and to reduce cost risk.
• Understanding of quality systems and processes, and ability to provide support to supplier quality issue resolution.
• Working in person on-site with the supplier of Propulsion Liquid Rocket Engines hardware in evaluation of impacts due to production and testing issues, address any anomalies and work mitigation plans to ensure no impacts to ULA production or launch operations. as well as engine integration and readiness for flight.
• Supporting product testing at the supplier.
• Supporting engine integration at the ULA facility in Decatur, AL.
• Reviewing and inspecting 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.
• Requires regular travel to ULA’s facility in Decatur, AL, and Blue Origin’s test facilities near Van Horn, TX and at MSFC in AL.
• Occasional travel to ULA in Denver; as well as Blue Origin facility in Seattle, WA, may be required.
• Position may also include travel to sub-tier supplier facilities for product evaluation, and to the launch site as necessary to ensure that the product is appropriately supported over the maturation life cycle and to develop strong working relationships with the broader team.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 4 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university.
• Understanding of liquid rocket engine design, analysis, testing, and post-flight data review.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and management tools, quality management methods and systems.
• Familiarity with all or some of the following:
  • Fluids and Thermodynamics design/analysis
  • Engine test processes, procedures, and hardware
  • Structural design
  • Dynamics analysis
  • Risk management principles
• Ability and willingness to travel and work overtime and off shifts as necessary to support operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of contract management.
• Familiarity with leading technical projects or investigations.
• Familiarity with Team Center.

What makes ULA different?

Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, diversity and professional development for employees at all levels.

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.

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).

ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other categories protected by law.

ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program. Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish).