Ground Software Engineer 4 (LEAP)

Location: Centennial, COLORADO, US, 80112

Company: United Launch Alliance

Requisition ID: 91

Location: ULA - Denver

Relocation: No

Travel Requirements: None/Infrequent

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

Ground Software Engineers at United Launch Alliance design, develop, test, operate and maintain mission critical software used to command, control, and monitor systems on the launch vehicle and launch pad systems during launch vehicle manufacturing, assembly and countdown through liftoff.

This role will be supporting the GSW L.E.A.P. (Long Endurance Advanced Prototype) team, developing experimental long duration upper stage capabilities under the NASA Tipping Point contract.

Specific responsibilities Include:

• Operate as part of an agile/scrum software development team taking features from requirements development through design, implementation and test.
• Will bring a seasoned system development skill set and be a strong advocate for advancing leading edge software development techniques and technologies.
• Responsible for developing new software features, implementing modern software design principles, resolving complex technical problems and providing solutions which are innovative, extensible and robust.
• Will work with a highly collaborative team in an Agile environment embracing a “fail fast” mentality (fail fast, fail often, react quickly and learn from every failure).
• Engage with Product Owners, Technology Architects, QA and/or Automation team members on cross-functional activities to design, develop, and test cutting-edge software solutions.
• Evolve and Improve Software and Software practices for a more testable and maintainable code base.
• Produce high quality software that meets stakeholder needs, delivers value for the enterprise, and most importantly ensures a successful launch every time.
• Provide live support and expertise during launch site operations in support of on time launch.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 6 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) or a related technical field from an accredited college or university is required.
• Four years of directly related exempt work experience may be used to satisfy the bachelor’s degree requirement.
• Linux-based operating systems
• Object-oriented architectures
• C++
• Familiarity with DevSecOps tools and practices.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Agile, SCRUM, and/or Atlassian toolsuite
• Familiarity with aerospace/rocket systems

Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denver only): $136,714.00 - $213,580.00

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.

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.

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).

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.