Requisition ID: 1813

Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00

Location: ULA - Denver

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: 25%

Job Overview & Responsibilities

Job Overview

This position supports ULA's Vulcan Development organization, contributing to upgrades to the Vulcan Centaur launch system and development activities that expand ULA's future launch capabilities. Level 3 Systems Engineers act as independent integrators, bringing strong technical depth and engineering judgment. This role requires the ability to independently solve technical problems, influence team direction, and own systems engineering products with minimal oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Function as an independent integrator with cross-technology airborne development teams.
• Lead evaluation of customer/operational needs and drive requirements development, allocation, integration, and verification planning.
• Conduct technical analyses, fishbone/FMEAs, system performance assessments, and integration studies.
• Lead subsystem-level trade studies, develop technical recommendations, and present results to leadership.
• Support and guide cross-functional resolution of technical issues.
• Develop and maintain architecture, verification logic, and cross-discipline technical data.
• Support program execution planning and risk/issue/opportunity management.
• Prepare content for major design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and influence technical decision-making.
• Appropriately scale systems engineering rigor based on project maturity and risk.
• Demonstrate an Agile mindset by driving incremental value, supporting iterative planning, and collaborating closely with cross-functional Agile teams.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 4 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university.
• Strong technical depth in one or more engineering domains relevant to launch vehicles (propulsion, structures, avionics, FSW/GSW, etc.).
• Experience generating, allocating, and verifying requirements.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical efforts.
• Experience preparing for and participating in major design or gate reviews.
• Ability to influence technical direction without formal authority.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in digital engineering / MBSE, including architecture modeling, behavioral modeling, or requirements-to-model traceability.
• Ability to diagnose integration challenges across subsystems using strong engineering fundamentals.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate technical data into actionable conclusions.
• Experience with tools such as Teamcenter, DOORS, Cameo/MagicDraw, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar to produce technically credible engineering outputs.
• Experience mentoring early-career engineers or leading focused technical activities.
• Experience working within Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum) and contributing to Agile ceremonies and team workflows.

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).