Structural Dynamics Engineer 1

Date: Feb 12, 2025

Location: Centennial, CO, US, 80112

Company: United Launch Alliance

Requisition ID: 891

Location: ULA - Denver

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: 10%

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

Join the ULA team and make your mark on the future of spaceflight by helping launch our next generation launch system, Vulcan, as well as the Atlas V launch system. ULA launch vehicles have demonstrated unparalleled success in defense, space exploration, and communications missions. You will be joining a passionate and motivated team that works together in a fast-paced environment to meet our customer’s growing needs and to help solve their toughest integration and operational challenges.

In your role in Structural Dynamics, you will perform dynamic response analysis of ULA Launch Systems, including boosters, upper stages, secondary structures, engines and motors, payload accommodations, and spacecraft across two rocket families: Vulcan, and Atlas V.

• The Structural Dynamicist is a highly analytical role, defining design loads, accelerations, and displacements to establish design requirements and works with structural analysts to verify designs.
• Assignments require an interest in multi-degree-of-freedom dynamic analysis, utilizing mathematical modeling with finite element and component mode synthesis methods, transient, frequency, and random response analysis, and dynamic model correlation and validation.
• Tasks will support career development in dynamics techniques by working with and learning from a highly experienced team, following established guidelines.
• Assignments also require developing, documenting, and maintaining processes, methods, and software tools to accomplish assignments.
• This role includes resolution of programmatic and technical problems that affect cost, schedule, and performance.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration within the Structural Dynamics team and across multiple engineering and integration disciplines are required, as well as strong communication skills to learn analysis techniques, generate analysis reports and present results to internal and external customers.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

None required

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience or coursework in structural dynamics/vibrations and finite element analysis
• Experience or coursework developing software for mathematical and engineering application
• Experience or coursework in Matlab and Python
• Experience or coursework in Linear Algebra and FEA

Preferred Qualifications

• BS in engineering, physics with Minor in Math or Computer Science
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with NASTRAN, NX, FEMAP, or other Finite Element Modeling software
• Experience developing models, methodology, and software to perform multi-degree of freedom dynamic response analysis
• Experience performing loads and dynamic analysis of aerospace vehicles
• Experience performing transient response and random response analyses of multi-degree of freedom structures
• Experience performing software development in an object-oriented environment
• Experience with software configuration control
• Experience working in Linux environment
• Strong time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to balance and prioritize multiple tasks
• Experience in successful, collaborative teams, supporting various roles
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to flourish in a team environment (class projects considered acceptable)

Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denver only): $68,223.00 - $113,704.00

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, engagement 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.

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).

Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted