Propulsion System Engineer 4

Job Overview & Responsibilities

The ULA Advanced Programs (AP) team is a multidisciplinary group that helps shape the evolution of future ULA launch vehicles, performs architectural trade studies, develops concepts for future product offerings, supports proposal development, creates technology development roadmaps, and develops new technologies through prototype builds. As a Propulsion Engineer for Advanced Programs, you will be developing and evaluating propulsion systems for future enhancements for Vulcan-Centaur and other launch vehicles.

Responsibilities include:

• Create and evaluate new propulsion system concepts, often leading a small technical team.
• 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 meshes smoothly with other elements of the design.
• Perform propulsion system analyses of new design concepts.
• Develop component designs and requirements to satisfy overall propulsion systems requirements.
• Develop design improvements that reduce cost and risk and/or improve vehicle performance.
• Present concepts and analysis results at design reviews
• Lead and/or support prototype hardware build and test.
• Provide propulsion engineering design and systems integration.
• Work with suppliers including development of specifications, RFIs/RFPs, and interface documentation.
• We are looking for team members with a passion for the space industry, who enjoy solving complex problems and can work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 6 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredite college or university.
• Proficient in propulsion system design and analysis principals.
• Proficient with fluids and thermodynamics design and analysis tools, especially those used by ULA.
• Familiarity with electronics used to control propulsion system components.
• Familiarity with structural design and dynamics analysis principals.
• Proficient with CAD tools.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office platform tools.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Top Secret clearance is required. US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with ULA launch vehicles.

Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denver only): $125,750.00 - $196,522.00

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.

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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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.