United Launch Alliance

System Safety Engineer 2

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum of 2 years of related work experience (Master's degree substitutes for 2 years).
  • Proven ability to lead projects to completion.
  • Strong independent working skills with a focus on planning and schedule adherence.
  • Effective teamwork and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Review specifications and designs for launch and space vehicle systems to establish safety requirements.
  • Conduct independent assessments and make safety recommendations.
  • Prepare necessary safety documents for various stakeholders including ULA, Air Force, and NASA.
  • Perform audits of safety programs and report their effectiveness.
  • Participate in accident investigations and assist in identifying preventive measures.

Benefits

  • 401(k) match with additional employer contribution.
  • Eligible employees can earn a discretionary annual incentive bonus.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Flexible work environments.
  • Unique 9/80 work schedule allowing every other Friday off.
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 1817

Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00

Location: ULA - Denver

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: 25%

Job Overview & Responsibilities
• Reviews launch vehicle and space vehicle system specifications and designs, their associated support equipment and facilities, and functional specifications and operations, to establish safety requirements and safety assessments for assigned systems.
• Performs independent assessments and provides recommendations to system design and operational procedures to control or eliminate hazards.
• Prepares safety documents as required to support ULA, Air Force, Range Safety, FAA, NASA, NRO, and Commercial customers.
• Performs audits of operational areas and reports effectiveness of system safety program.
• Participates in accident investigations involving damage to products or related facilities and assists in identification of causes and preventive/corrective actions.
• Evaluates the interrelationship of system safety requirements and other aspects of concept design and development requirements to ensure the most cost effective program.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 2 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
  • 2 + years of related work experience (Master's degree substitutes for 2 years of experience).
  • Demonstrated ability to lead projects to successful completion.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and maintain schedule adherence for assigned work scope.
  • Demonstrated teamwork/interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated group presentation skills.
  • Limited domestic travel may be required (up to 25% depending on program needs).
  • Must be able to obtain a DoD Security Clearance, if future business needs require.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Over 3 years of work experience.
  • Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
  • Previous work experience with Air Force, Range Safety, FAA, NASA, NRO, and Commercial customers.
  • Previous work experience in the space industry.
  • Comfortable working in a high pace environment, with different groups of people.
  • Strong ability to shift tasks based on the current needs of your projects.
  • Strong ability to work independently and meet deadlines.


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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