Structural Analyst 2

Date: Sep 23, 2026

Location: Decatur, AL, US, 35601

Company: United Launch Alliance

Requisition ID: 1903

Location: ULA - Decatur 

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available 

Travel Requirements: None/Infrequent 

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:

• Performing strength, fatigue and fracture analysis of propulsion and structural components, including non-linear analysis for the Recurring Structural Analysis Team. 

• Candidate will be required to create analysis models, perform hand calculations and have an understanding of 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, table top reviews and formal design reviews as needed. 

• Will also need to support fast paced design/analysis cycles and be able to evaluate hardware non-conformances to support production activities.  

• The engineer must be able to work with a minimal level of mentor oversight.  

• Experience or familiarity with the following tools/software 

  • NASTRAN (Static, Modal, Dynamic and Non-Linear Analysis Solutions) 

  • FEMAP pre/post processor 

  • NX CAD/Simulation 

  • NASGRO fracture mechanics tool 

  • Unix/Linux mainframe based analysis tools 

  • MathCad 

  • ABAQUS 

  • Matlab 

  • MS office (word, excel, ppt) 

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 2 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors 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 MS Office tools 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment are essential 

• General understanding of materials and material properties 

• Experience with Structural Analysis (tanks, adapters, brackets) 

• Experience analyzing propulsion hardware (tubing, ducting, flex joints) 

• Experience working with cross-functional teams 

• Experience working with component suppliers and development of spec requirements

• 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 running/creating analysis automation and pre/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 

• Experience integrating with system level analysis models (coupled loads models) 

• General knowledge of fabrication methods for mechanical hardware, such as machining, welding, processing and assembly

• Knowledge of NASGRO fracture mechanics tool and ABAQUS

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.

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.

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