Strength Analyst 1 - Vulcan Development

Requisition ID: 2268

Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00

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

As a Strength Analyst at ULA Job responsibilities include the following:

• Candidate will support Vulcan Development activities, including Centaur V on SLS in support of Artemis and Upper Stage Advancement long-duration capabilities
• Candidate will perform strength, fatigue, and fracture analyses of propulsion and structural components, including nonlinear analyses
• Candidate will be required to create analysis models, perform hand calculations and understand analysis best practices to provide strength inputs and recommendations for new designs and installations
• Candidate will be required to review and approve 3-D engineering layouts, 3-D models, designs / drawings and 2-D drawing changes for a variety of propulsion, fluid system and mechanical system components
• Candidate will make engineering design recommendations with consideration of thermal, mechanical and pressure loading using appropriate material properties, configurations, safety factors, etc.
• Analysis results will be documented in strength reports
• Candidate will support internal peer reviews, tabletop reviews, and formal design reviews as needed
• Candidate will support fast-paced design/analysis cycles and trade studies
• Candidate will need familiarity with the following:
  • CAD/Simulation Tools
  • FEA Tools
  • Mathcad
  • MATLAB
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

None required

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university
• Ability to make design recommendations based on analysis results/experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Understanding of materials and material properties
• Experience working with cross-functional teams
• Understanding of fatigue/fracture analysis tools and methodology
• Understanding of bolted joint modeling and analysis
• Understanding of GD&T standards and principles
• Understanding of analysis best practices and underlying assumptions
• Understanding of basic hand calculations
• Strong communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or familiarity with the following:
  • Nastran (static, modal, dynamic and nonlinear analysis solutions)
  • Femap pre-/post-processor
  • NASGRO fracture mechanics tool
  • Unix/Linux-mainframe-based analysis tools
• Experience running/creating analysis automation and pre- and post-processing scripts using the following tools
  • Unix, Matlab, Python, Excel
• Experience with static/dynamic testing and model correlation
• Experience with structural optimization techniques for mass savings
• Knowledge of NASGRO fracture mechanics tool and Abaqus

Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denver only): $67,895.00 - $113,159.00

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