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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!\nJob Overview & Responsibilities\nThe Payload Accommodations IPT develops, designs, analyzes and tests structural / mechanical mission specific and standard flight and ground interface solutions required to integrate payloads onto Vulcan Centaur & Atlas V launch vehicles. The integrated product team develops primary and secondary structural and mechanical designs to accommodate payload requirements through processing and launch and provides support to payload ground test programs for both baseline vehicle and future missions.\nThis position requires proven structural / mechanical analysis capability and is expected to perform strength analysis for mechanical payload accommodations flight and test payload adapter hardware was well ground support equipment such as access stands, hoist fixtures and transportation support equipment.\nAn ability to work with mechanical ground and flight designers, RSEs and cross-functional counterparts such as launch operations to determine optimal design and analysis solutions is required.\nMust have the capability to participate in system level trade studies to optimize designs for performance, manufacturing, producibility and operability. Interface requirement definition & verification effort is required.\nThe job assignment requires direct support and developed relationships with the designers, thermal analysts, structural dynamicists, factories, test facilities & payload customers in compliance with aggressive design, production & test schedules. When anomalies occur, the position participates in the resolution process and is expected to provide prompt analysis solutions to assist in disposition.\nMust have strong oral and presentation skills to effectively & regularly communicate analysis solutions and anomaly resolution status to technical management, program management and our customer counterparts.\nRequired Education\nBachelor\nRequired Years of Experience\nMinimum of 2 years of related work experience\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.\nMinimum 2 years of experience.\nExperience with structural / mechanical engineering analysis.\nExperience with a wide variety of metallic structural analysis methods.\nHardware non-conformance analysis resolution experience.\nAbility to lead routine analyses with minimal oversight.\nExcellent communication, writing and oral skills and the ability to work with a wide range of team members including mechanical designers, internal and external customers and subcontractors at a program level.\nTime management skills and strong self-initiative.\nAbility to assess and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and industry/government standards.\nStrong finite element modeling experience.\nPreferred Qualifications\nMasters or higher degree in related technical field\nKnowledge of the Aluminum Design Manual.\nStructural/Mechanical strength experience on metallic or composite payload/launch vehicle/attach fittings is preferred.\nRequirements knowledge & experience with aerospace engineering structural testing is preferred.\nProduction & supplier strength analysis support experience.\nStrong Siemens Femap and Siemens NX Nastran skills.\nSiemens Teamcenter experience.\nProject integration skills.\nProficient with Microsoft Office tools.\n Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denver only): $81,695.00 - $136,159.00\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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