United Launch Alliance

Systems Engineer 3

United Launch Alliance • $99K — $166K *
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
  • Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
  • Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Eligibility to obtain TS/SCI security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Integrate mission interface requirements specifications
  • Develop and author system-level requirements
  • Lead requirements verification efforts
  • Prepare and execute gate reviews
  • Manage risks, issues, and opportunities
  • Plan team and program execution
  • Communicate technical decisions and customer relationships

Benefits

  • 401(k) match plus additional employer contribution
  • Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible work environments
  • 9/80 schedule allowing every other Friday off
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: 2182

Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00

Location: ULA - Denver

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: 10%

Job Overview & Responsibilities

Systems Engineer 3 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 position also has a key role in ensuring continuous improvement of these same tools and processes. This position is required to lead multidisciplinary teams to evaluate customer needs and to develop the necessary solutions to support 100% mission success. The Systems Engineer 3 will also be expected to guide, coach, and mentor less experienced engineers on the team. 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.
  • Team and program execution planning.
  • Technical decision making.
  • Customer relationship communication.
  • Proposal support.
  • Trade study development.
  • New and prospective mission interface compatibility assessments.
  • Technical issue resolution.
  • Leading issue resolution teams.


Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 4 years of related work experience

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 technical material to large customer audiences.
  • Experience leading diverse multi-disciplined teams.
  • Experience working with existing and evolving launch vehicle or spacecraft systems.
  • Experience developing, integrating, assessing, and verifying system level aerospace requirements.
  • Experience coordinating system level design reviews (e.g. SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.).
  • Experience with configuration control and/or systems engineering software tools.
  • Organization skills necessary to maintain focus and meet deadlines while supporting multiple different missions and projects simultaneously.
  • Experience with Word, Excel, and Power Point.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Eligibility and willingness to obtain TS/SCI security clearance.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Engineering, applied mathematics, or similar from an accredited university.
  • Experience and background with large-scale launch vehicle programs, such as or similar to the Vulcan launch vehicle or its predecessors.
  • Experience with requirements development and management in Siemens Teamcenter.
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance.


Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denveronly): $99,604.00 - $166,007.00

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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