Vulcan Avionics Electrical Engineer 1

Company: United Launch Alliance

At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team. Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn't happen by accident. It's a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. As a ULA employee, you'll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you!

Job Overview & Responsibilities

As a Vulcan Development Electrical Design Engineer, you will be developing avionics components and hardware for all ULA Vulcan upgrade programs. These exciting programs include avionics and engine reuse and Upper Stage Advancement, furthering the capabilities of our avionics suite and launch fleet. ULA is looking for someone excited to provide a direct impact to our customer's commercial capabilities and our national security.

• Working alongside Certified Responsible Engineer (CRE) for avionics components that may include power generation, power switching, communication systems, RF systems, and/or flight computers.
• Developing and managing requirements, design, and testing of new hardware designs.
• Work with lead and leader to execute trade studies and component/vendor down-selection.
• Create test plans and execute testing with ULA vendors and commercial test houses.
• Develop and execute circuit design, printed wiring board layouts, and circuit card production.
• Support and present at PDRs, CDRs, and other gate reviews.
• Supporting integration of components onto the launch vehicle.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

None required

Basic Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university is required.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, coordination and presentation skills.
• Exposure to Pspice or similar circuit analysis tools.
• Ability to work in a team or as an individual contributor.
• Self-motivated to manage and close on assignments, testing, and vendor execution.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working Avionics systems and components.
• Experience working payload interfaces in the launch applications.
• Experience presenting in front of customers and work with customers.
• General data review skills.

What makes ULA different?

Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, diversity 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.

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).

ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other categories protected by law.

ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program.