United Launch Alliance

Electronics Engineer 1

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in STEM or related technical field
  • Experience with engineering tools
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
  • Self-motivated and able to manage assignments
  • Effective communication skills for documentation and presentations
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications
  • Availability for launch-related issues outside normal hours

Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee hardware designs for ULA rockets
  • Develop and manage functional and environmental test requirements
  • Perform system analysis, including battery consumption and voltage drop
  • Support and lead system integration of avionics components
  • Conduct software and hardware data reviews
  • Troubleshoot and resolve launch site hardware issues
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to enhance existing designs

Benefits

  • 401(k) match plus additional employer contribution
  • Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible work environments
  • 9/80 work schedule allowing every other Friday off
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 2056

Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00

Location: ULA - Denver

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: 10%

Job Overview & Responsibilities

  • The Avionics team for Vulcan development is responsible for developing new components and system integrations for future upgrades to the Vulcan vehicle. As an Electrical Engineer on the Avionics team, you will be managing the current and/or future hardware designs for all ULA rockets. Responsibilities may align to some or all the below:
    • Guidance & Navigation
    • RF
    • Electrical Power
    • Instrumentation
    • Flight Controls
    • Electrical Component
    • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
    • Labs & Simulation
    • Test Tooling
    • Communications
  • Developing and/or managing requirements, including functional, physical, and environmental test
  • Perform system analysis including but not limited to battery consumption analysis, voltage drop, fusing, etc.
  • Support/lead system integration of new avionics components development
  • Performing Software and hardware data review
  • Address, troubleshoot, and resolve issues that occur during launch site that relates to hardware
  • Coordinating with other engineers, manufacturing, subcontractors and the launch site to improve existing designs


Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

None required

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) or related technical field from an accredited college or university
  • Demonstrated experience with engineering tools
  • Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, coordination and presentation skills
  • Self-motivated to manage and close on assignments
  • Communication skills (verbal and written) including requirements documentation and presentations
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
  • Available to work launch-related issues outside of business hours and available to travel if required


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in the following areas:
    • Guidance & Navigation
    • RF
    • Electrical Power
    • Instrumentation
    • Flight Controls
    • Electrical Component
    • Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE)
    • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
    • Labs & Simulation
    • Test Tooling
    • Communications
    • Wire Harness & Integration


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
Industry
Founded
2006

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