Contamination Control Engineer 1

Company: United Launch Alliance

Requisition ID: 647

Location: ULA - Denver

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: 10%

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

United Launch Alliance is hiring! We are seeking a Contamination Control Engineer 1 to join our team in Centennial, CO. This position is a part of a world-class team in supporting the analysis, design, and integration of Vulcan missions. These efforts support our mission to Save Lives, Explore the Universe, and Connect the World.

The Contamination Control Engineer position includes the following responsibilities:

• Develops launch vehicle system contamination control requirements consistent with mission needs and ensures implementation and verification of requirements across the organization including production and launch operations.
• Performs analyses of launch vehicle molecular and particulate contamination sources, transport and deposition onto payload surfaces.
• Develops requirements for contamination-critical hardware molecular and particulate cleanliness and develops contamination control operational requirements consistent with achieving and maintaining required cleanliness levels.
• Articulates the contamination control program via written and oral communications across the organization and with the external customer community.
• Periodic travel to the launch sites and Factory is required.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

None required

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Training and/or Coursework in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• Must have ability to solve difficult problems by applying basic engineering/scientific principles and concepts.
• Must have interpersonal skills, operate independently, including the ability to work well with others in a small team environment.
• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Must be able to travel when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Understanding of non-metallic material property testing and compatibility.
• Exposure to instrumental analysis, contamination control, and various computer programs.
• Experience with GC, FTIR, microscope, wet chemistry, and Karl Fisher titration methodologies.
• Experience with molecular and particulate contamination source, transport and deposition phenomena and techniques for analysis.
• Experience with Thermal Desktop, AutoCAD, MATHCAD software.
• Experience with particle and molecular contamination sampling and monitoring techniques. Familiarity with standard testing techniques (e.g.: ASTM E-595, ASTM-E-1559, ASTM-E-1216, ASTM-E-1235).
• Experience with aerospace (spacecraft and/or launch system) contamination control processes.

Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denver only): $69,328.00 - $108,379.00

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. Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish).

Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted