United Launch Alliance

Electrical Engineer 2

United Launch Alliance$81K — $136K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
  • Minimum of 2 years of related experience
  • General understanding of electrical component selection
  • Experience in circuit level testing and troubleshooting
  • Familiarity with engineering drawings and schematic reviews
  • CAD experience in NX, Teamcenter, or Zuken

Responsibilities

  • Design and support DC control systems for Atlas and Vulcan launch vehicles
  • Implement and troubleshoot electrical systems and components
  • Select hardware and create engineering documents including parts lists
  • Review and edit complex engineering drawings and test procedures
  • Support routine manufacturing and launch activities

Benefits

  • 401(k) match with additional employer contribution
  • Discretionary annual incentive bonus available
  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible work environments
  • 9/80 work schedule providing every other Friday off
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 1771

Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00

Location: ULA - Denver

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: 10%

Job Overview & Responsibilities

This position is a detailed design engineering opportunity within the Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) organization. The candidate will have a diverse taskset spanning areas such as RF, Communication Systems, Instrumentation Systems, Power and Controls, and general EGSE. This engineer is responsible for supporting design of DC control systems for Atlas and Vulcan launch vehicles as well as the Ground Electrical Instrumentation System (Data Acquisition System and transducer interfacing). Additionally, this engineer is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical systems and may include interfacing with counterparts in procurement, logistics, testing, other engineering functions, and operations as needed. Tasks include hardware selection, reviewing and editing complex engineering drawings, parts lists, test procedures and schematics, wire list creation, basic cable design/layout, and harness design/modeling. There are opportunities to directly support launching the Atlas and Vulcan launch vehicles as well as to become an expert in a specific subsystem. This position is resident to the Denver metro area; however, travel may include the manufacturing and launch sites.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 2 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical field from an ABET-accredited college or university.
  • General understanding of electrical component selection and implementation.
  • Experience with circuit level testing and troubleshooting.
  • Personal involvement with implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical systems/circuits.
  • Experience reviewing, editing, and providing feedback on engineering drawings, parts lists, test procedures, and schematics.
  • Ability to integrate COTS hardware into system level designs.
  • Technical knowledge of grounding/bonding principles and practices.
  • Understanding of basic cable design/layout and harness design/modeling and schematics.
  • CAD tool experience and knowledge in programs such as NX, Teamcenter, and Zuken.


Preferred Qualifications

  • MS degree in a relevant engineering field from an ABET-accredited college or university.
  • Demonstrable communication skills (verbal and written, including presentations).
  • Experience working independently while being a productive and collaborative team member, with demonstrated self-motivation, initiative, and strong teamwork and reliability.
  • Solid understanding of problem definition and issue resolution process steps.
  • Prefer experience with several of the following:
    • RF systems design, analysis, or test
    • Redundant command/control circuits
    • Instrumentation (Data Acquisition Systems and transducer interfacing)
    • Communications systems (Network, Optical, IRIG, RS232/485, etc.)
    • Project management or coordination
    • JIRA, Confluence
    • Hardware selection and procurement


Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denveronly): $81,695.00 - $136,159.00

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
Industry
Founded
2006

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