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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!\n Job Overview & Responsibilities\nAs a Strength Analyst at ULA Job responsibilities include the following:\nCandidate will support Vulcan Development activities, including Centaur V on SLS in support of Artemis and Upper Stage Advancement long-duration capabilities\nCandidate will perform strength, fatigue, and fracture analyses of propulsion and structural components, including nonlinear analyses\nCandidate 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\nCandidate 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\nCandidate will make engineering design recommendations with consideration of thermal, mechanical and pressure loading using appropriate material properties, configurations, safety factors, etc.\nAnalysis results will be documented in strength reports\nCandidate will support internal peer reviews, tabletop reviews, and formal design reviews as needed\nCandidate will support fast-paced design/analysis cycles and trade studies\nCandidate will need familiarity with the following:CAD/Simulation Tools\nFEA Tools\nMathcad \nMATLAB \nMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) \n\nRequired Education\nBachelor\nRequired Years of Experience\nNone required\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university\nAbility to make design recommendations based on analysis results/experience \nProficiency with Microsoft Office tools \nStrong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment\nUnderstanding of materials and material properties \nExperience working with cross-functional teams \nUnderstanding of fatigue/fracture analysis tools and methodology \nUnderstanding of bolted joint modeling and analysis \nUnderstanding of GD&T standards and principles \nUnderstanding of analysis best practices and underlying assumptions \nUnderstanding of basic hand calculations \nStrong communication skills\n Preferred Qualifications\nExperience or familiarity with the following:Nastran (static, modal, dynamic and nonlinear analysis solutions) \nFemap pre-/post-processor\nNASGRO fracture mechanics tool \nUnix/Linux-mainframe-based analysis tools \n\nExperience running/creating analysis automation and pre- and post-processing scripts using the following tools Unix, Matlab, Python, Excel \n\nExperience with static/dynamic testing and model correlation \nExperience with structural optimization techniques for mass savings \nKnowledge of NASGRO fracture mechanics tool and Abaqus\n Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denver only): $67,895.00 - $113,159.00\nPlease 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. \n What makes ULA different?\nBecause 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.\nWe offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:\n401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution\nDiscretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees\nGenerous paid time off\nFlexible work environments\nAdditionally, most salaried ULA team members work a \"9/80 schedule,\" meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.\nBenefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.\nThe 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.\n 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).\nULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.\n 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).\n Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. 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