Requisition ID: 2020
Location: ULA - Cape Canaveral
Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available
Travel Requirements: 10%
Job Overview & ResponsibilitiesULA is seeking a Laboratory Scientist with daily assignments to include the following:
- Support launch-related testing:
- Conduct testing and evaluate results for mission critical test specimens.
- Coordinate specimens, test plans and operational media sampling with site-supporting laboratories, review results for completeness, and interpret results as required.
- Write laboratory test reports and report test results to internal customers.
- Day-to-day laboratory work will include (but not limited to): quantitative chemical analysis of hydrocarbon fuels and other gaseous commodities/propellants, wet/bench chemistry, standard laboratory housekeeping, microscopy, particle counting and cleanliness verification.
- Analytical chemistry equipment support including calibration, functional checks and resolution of equipment anomalies.
- Conduct perishable materials shelf-life extension testing for select materials.
- Conduct part and material failure analysis investigations, as required.
- Provide directions and propose solutions for unique testing needs.
- Participate in the review of discrepant parts and materials, work to identify root cause, and develop and implement preventative/corrective actions across all sites.
This is an onsite position at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) and reports up through the Parts, Materials, and Processes organization within ULA.
Required EducationBachelor
Required Years of ExperienceMinimum of 6 years of related work experience
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or similar field.
- Minimum 6+ years of day-to-day hands-on experience in chemistry lab setting.
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate priorities, conduct testing, and resolve test anomalies with minimal oversite or assistance.
- Hands-on experience performing quantitative chemical analysis with the following types of laboratory testing equipment - Gas Chromatograph, FT-IR, Optical Microscope, Gas-moisture analyzer, Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP) Spectrometer, Kinematic Viscometer, Flash point analyzer.
- Prior experience with analytical chemistry test method development and instrument troubleshooting.
- Prior hands-on experience performing chemical analysis in accordance with Military, NASA and commercial specifications such as ASTM.
- Comfortable working with both compressed flammable and oxidizing gases as analysis media.
- Strong communication skills (verbal and written, including presentation skills).
- Ability to qualify for a DoD Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications- Prior hands-on laboratory experience with the following - Cryogenic propellant analysis including liquid oxygen, liquid hydrogen, liquid natural gas, RP1, precision clean evaluations including particle counting and NVR analysis, hydraulic fluid analysis, trace gas analysis.
- Experience with preparing and working with trace level analytical standards.
- Unknown materials characterization experience.
- Prior hands-on experience working under one or more of the following laboratory quality control programs - ISO 9001, ISO 17025 or AS9100.
- DoD Secret Clearance.
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).
