United Launch Alliance

Systems Engineer 1

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, applied mathematics, or similar from an accredited university.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Experience presenting material to large customer audiences.
  • Excellent teamwork skills with a focus on collective success.
  • Organization skills necessary to support multiple missions simultaneously.
  • Experience leading diverse multi-disciplined teams.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

  • Integrate mission interface requirement specifications.
  • Develop and author system requirements.
  • Lead requirements verification efforts.
  • Prepare and execute Gate Reviews.
  • Manage risks, issues, and opportunities.
  • Make technical decisions in a collaborative environment.
  • Resolve technical issues efficiently.

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: 2181

Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00

Location: ULA - Denver

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: 10%

Job Overview & Responsibilities

Systems Engineer 1 reporting directly to the Mission Integration Systems Engineering (MISE) Leader in the Atlas and Vulcan Programs organization.

ULA launches the most unique and complex spacecraft systems in the world for a variety of customers. The Mission Integration team is front and center working directly with ULA's customers to develop and integrate each mission's unique interface requirements.

As a Mission Integration Systems Engineer, this position will work alongside Mission Managers and expert responsible engineers to successfully apply ULA's systems engineering processes to each mission's SV to LV interfaces. This position will ensure consistent application of systems engineering tools and processes to support ULA recurring mission integration across all ULA customer bases. The Systems Engineer will follow established integration process to develop, integrate, manage, configuration control, and verify Launch Vehicle to Space Vehicle system requirements. This position is required to lead multidisciplinary teams to evaluate customer needs and to develop the necessary solutions to support 100% mission success. The candidate will lead Mission Integration Systems Engineering activities including:

  • Integration of mission interface requirements specifications.
  • Requirements development and authoring.
  • Leading requirements verification efforts.
  • Gate Review preparation and execution.
  • Management of risks, issues, and opportunity.
  • Technical decision making.
  • Customer relationship and communication.
  • New and prospective mission interface compatibility assessments.
  • Technical issue resolution.


Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

None required

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, applied mathematics, or similar from an accredited university.
  • Excellent teamwork skills and ability to support others to ensure success for the whole team.
  • Experience presenting material to large customer audiences.
  • Organization skills necessary to maintain focus and meet deadlines while supporting multiple different missions simultaneously.
  • Experience leading diverse multi-disciplined teams.
  • Experience with Word, Excel, and Power Point.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Eligibility and willingness to obtain TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Experience working with aerospace system requirements.
  • Experience contributing to system level design gate reviews (e.g. SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.).


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.

Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, engagement and professional development for employees at all levels.

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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