United Launch Alliance

Systems Test Engineer 1

United Launch Alliance • $64K — $107K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Industrial, or similar field
  • Experience with CAD 3D modeling (NX/Autodesk/Solidworks)
  • Knowledge of pneumatics or hydraulics
  • Understanding of statics and dynamics
  • Basic electrical knowledge
  • Experience with technical drawing and blueprints

Responsibilities

  • Design and achieve test goals as part of a team
  • Gather requirements from documents and coordinate with test directors
  • Develop test setups that mimic flight conditions
  • Balance hands-on work with conceptual design and team management
  • Apply engineering knowledge to complete project aspects including cost and schedule management
  • Assemble and test flight hardware to verify functionality and identify anomalies

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: 2180

Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00

Location: ULA - Pueblo

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: None/Infrequent

Job Overview & Responsibilities

Become one of the most sought-after test engineers in the country. Participate in various forms of testing for United Launch Alliance. The Pueblo Prop Shop is ULA's primary testing facility. Here, we design and conduct critical development and qualification tests for components and systems used in orbital launch vehicles and the Vulcan rocket.

Tests you will be a part of include:
  • Structural Testing
  • Dynamic Testing (Shock and Vibration)
  • Cryogenic Compatibility Testing
  • High Pressure Pneumatics and Flow Testing
  • Destructive Non-Destructive Testing
  • Electrical Testing

Opportunities to gain project management, test engineering, and leadership experience will come from the following responsibilities.
  • Candidates will be expected to work as a part of a team to design and achieve test goals.
  • Gathering requirements from assigned tests from both paper documents and coordination with test directors/customers.
  • Developing test setups that satisfy those requirements and mimic the flight like conditions that the Test Article may experience during the Vehicles flight to Orbit.
  • Tests can span from a few weeks to several months depending on the size and complexity, requiring each engineer to balance between hands on work (test setup build and testing) and conceptual design and team management to succeed.
  • Apply technical engineering knowledge and expertise in the completion of all aspects of an identified project, including technological considerations, cost/financial administration, and schedule management
  • Be part of a production environment, assembling and testing flight hardware to verify functionality, workmanship, find anomalies and non-conformances, and ensure the product will work in flight as intended by the design.


Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Please reference the Basic Qualification for minimum years of related work experience required

Basic Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
  • Engineering or Science Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Industrial or similar
  • CAD 3D Modeling Experience NX/Autodesk/Solidworks
  • Pneumatics or Hydraulics Knowledge
  • Statics and Dynamics Knowledge
  • Basic Electrical Knowledge
  • Blue Print technical Drawing Experience


Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Cryogenics Experience (Liquid Nitrogen, Hydrogen or Oxygen)
  • Previous Test Lab Experience
  • Structural Analysis
  • Thermodynamics Knowledge
  • Advanced Electrical
  • Programming/Coding (C++, Python, Labview)
  • Previous experience using Instrumentation, Transducers, and Data Acquisition systems such as the following:
    • Pressure, Load Cells, Strain Gages, LVDT, Thermocouples, RTDs
    • Dewetron, Dewesoft, National Instruments Data Collection Systems


Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Puebloonly): $64,740.00 - $107,900.00

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
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Founded
2006

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