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# Propulsion Systems Design Engineer 2

- **Company:** United Launch Alliance
- **Location:** Centennial, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $85,372.0 - $142,287.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Integrated Development Environments, Microsoft Office, Systems Integration, Test Data, Enterprise Integration, Teamcenter (Software)
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18718542/Propulsion-Systems-Design-Engineer-2-Colorado-Centennial

## About the Role

Minimum of 2 years of related work experience, * Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university.

 * Experience presenting technical information and communicating with stakeholders across an organization.

 * Strong attention to detail with ability to work in a fast-paced development environment.

 * Exposure to mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, or fluid systems design, analysis, integration, or testing.

 * Understanding of fluid mechanics, structural analysis, and mechanical system design principles.

 * Experience developing engineering drawings, specifications, or technical documentation.

 * Ability to interpret engineering requirements and verify system or component compliance through analysis, inspection, or testing.

 * Experience working with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, suppliers, testing, or operations organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

 * Ability to perform stress, fluids, and/or thermodynamics analyses in support of your designs.

 * Proficient with mechanical and tube design using NX and Teamcenter.

 * Proficient with Microsoft Office tools and project-integration skills.

 * Experience utilizing agile processes in a development program environment.

## Description

United Launch Alliance is seeking a Propulsion Systems Design Engineer 2 to join our Vulcan Centaur development team. This engineering function provides design, systems integration, subcontract management, and technical product support for the Centaur V propulsion fluids systems - cryogenic, non-cryogenic, hydraulics, and pneumatics.

Responsibilities include:

 * Develop subsystem and component designs and requirements to satisfy overall propulsion system functionality.

 * Support system integration and system-level trade studies to optimize designs for manufacturing, producibility, and performance.

 * Generate engineering drawings or changes, as well as assembly and testing requirements.

 * Provide direct support to suppliers, the factory, and the launch site to ensure production schedules are met, anomalies are resolved, and operations are streamlined for efficiency.

 * Review the as-built product and test data to verify that the final product configuration and performance meet requirements and are ready for test and/or flight.

 * Develop design improvements that reduce cost and risk and/or improve vehicle performance