The Dynamic Environments Engineer 3

Requisition ID: 1979 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 The Dynamic Environments (DE) technology defines and verifies the high frequency shock, vibration, and acoustic environments for all launch vehicle and ground system components and payload. These environments can be derived from various vibro-acoustic modeling methods, industry standard, and in-house methodologies and analysis techniques using data accumulated from flight measurement and ground test data. Statistical enveloping techniques are applied to analysis/flight/test data to derive design, qualification and acceptance criteria for vehicle and payload hardware. The Dynamic Environments technology also defines and verifies specific component test requirements, develops, and maintains data acquisition systems used for environments measurement, and supports anomaly identification and resolution. The successful candidate will have responsibilities in Vibro-acoustic, Modeling & Software Development responsible for FEA/SEA modeling development, evolution and maintenance and model correlation to test and/or flight data. In addition to one of the above Roles, this position includes the following responsibilities: Perform acoustic, shock, and vibration analyses utilizing all methods from above. Engage in critical thinking and drive decision making processes. Develop, document, and maintain processes, methods, and tools. Guide and resolve technical and programmatic issues that affect cost, schedule, and performance. Generate analysis reports and present results effectively to internal and external customers. Support component shock, acoustic and vibration testing, including pretest environment derivation and post test validation. Process and analyze flight data to develop updates to analysis methodologies. Required Education Bachelor Required Years of Experience Minimum of 4 years of related work experience Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering with a minimum of 4 years’ experience with signals analysis, acoustics, shock, random vibration. Experience with dynamic tests of sub-systems and components. Experience deriving acoustics, shock or random environments from test and/or flight data. Experience in Finite Element Modeling (FEM) is required. Experience with NASTRAN or similar finite element modeling software to develop dynamic models. Experience with Matlab and Linux OS software environments. Excellent Interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well in a team environment. Experience solving technically complex problems. Strong time and project management skills including initiating, planning, monitoring, and controlling. Demonstrated mentoring, training, and coaching. Preferred Qualifications Multiple years’ experience as a technical or project lead. Excellent team communication skills (written and verbal). Multiple years’ experience directing or conducting dynamics testing. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well with others. Prior experience with large scale project management and launch vehicle dynamics. Advanced degree with emphasis in acoustics, shock or random vibration. Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denver only): $99,250.00 - $165,416.00 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 Nearest Major Market: Denver