United Launch Alliance

Avionics Components Electrical Engineer 1

United Launch Alliance$67K — $113K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Knowledge of electrical components and wiring.
  • Experience with engineering documentation like drawings and schematics.
  • Self-motivated and organized.

Responsibilities

  • Become the Certified Responsible Engineer (CRE) for flight avionics components.
  • Develop and maintain component requirements for testing.
  • Collaborate with hardware suppliers on testing processes.
  • Resolve hardware issues during integration and launch site testing.
  • Document and analyze out-of-family data when observed.
  • Support system reviews related to components.
  • Manage supplier contracts and support engineering estimates.

Benefits

  • 401(k) match plus additional employer contribution.
  • Discretionary annual bonus for eligible employees.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Flexible work environments.
  • Enjoy every other Friday off with a 9/80 work schedule.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 2023

Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00

Location: ULA - Denver

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: 25%

Job Overview & Responsibilities

As a Recurring Avionics Electrical Component Engineer you will be supporting and maintaining hardware designs for the Vulcan and Atlas Vehicles. Responsibilities may include:
  • Becoming the Certified Responsible Engineer (CRE) for flight avionics components, potentially including complex controllers, actuators, batteries, sensors and transducers.
  • Developing and maintaining component requirements, including functional, physical, and environmental test.
  • Working with your hardware suppliers in support of component testing.
  • Working with your suppliers to address, troubleshoot, and resolve issues or failures.
  • Analyzing and documenting out-of-family data when observed.
  • Supporting integration of your components onto the vehicle.
  • Resolving issues that occur during launch site testing that relate to your hardware.
  • Supporting reviews related to systems and components.
  • Partnering with your supply chain colleagues to manage contracts, support statement of work creation, provide engineering estimates, and negotiate with your suppliers.


We are looking for team members with interest in the space industry who enjoy solving complex problems and can remain diligent and organized when facing challenges.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

None required

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field.
  • Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, coordination and presentation skills.
  • Self-motivated to manage and complete assignments.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to succeed in a team environment with stakeholders from different organizations.
  • Understanding of electrical components, connectors, and wire harnesses.
  • Ability to review, edit, and provide feedback on complex engineering drawings, parts lists, engineering analyses, test procedures, supplier statements of work, engineering estimates, or schematics.
  • Awareness of design principles for circuit schematics, printed wiring board layouts, and circuit board production.
  • Ability to brief customers, vendors, and chief engineers on complicated problems and solutions.
  • Available to be on call for launch-related issues outside of business hours.
  • Available to travel for 1 week at a time, at least twice per year.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working Avionics systems.
  • Knowledge of program/project management (schedules, budgets, etc.).
  • Ability to work with NASA, Air force and Aerospace.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to present in front of customers and working with customers.
  • General data review skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with others.
  • Be willing to acknowledge fault immediately and learn from the mistake.
  • Be open to constructive feedback.
  • Able to set aside egos and emotions in order to get the job done and make decisions in the best interest of the program.
  • Must be obtain and maintain an active DOD Secret Clearance if required. US Citizenship is required.


Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denveronly): $67,895.00 - $113,159.00

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.

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).

About United Launch Alliance

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is a joint venture between Lockheed Martin Space and Boeing Defense, Space & Security. The company provides reliable and cost-effective launch services for government and commercial customers, including NASA, the Department of Defense, and other agencies. ULA's launch vehicles include the Atlas V and Delta IV families of rockets, which are designed to meet a wide range of mission requirements. The company is committed to delivering innovative solutions that enable customers to achieve their goals in space.
Learn more about United Launch Alliance
Size
3,500 employees
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Founded
2006

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