Material & Process Engineer 4

Date: Nov 1, 2024

Location: Cape Canaveral, FL, US, 32925

Company: United Launch Alliance

Requisition ID: 643

Location: ULA - Cape Canaveral

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

ULA is looking for Material and Process Engineer to join the Parts, Materials and Processes (PMP) team at Cape Canaveral, Florida. Assignments to include the following:

• Support launch-related verification testing:
  • Conduct testing and evaluate results for mission critical test specimens.
  • Coordinate specimens, test plans and operational media sampling with site-supporting laboratories, review results for completeness, and interpret results as required.
  • Write laboratory test reports and report test results to internal customers.
• Evaluate Cape Laboratory equipment capabilities and make recommendations for expanding capabilities to provide cost and time savings.
• Conduct perishable materials shelf life extension testing for select materials.
• Conduct part and material failure analysis investigations as required.
• Provide direction and propose innovative solutions for testing, launch site chem processing lines and precision cleaning processes.
• Participate with review of discrepant parts and materials, work to identify root cause, and develop and implement preventative/corrective actions across all sites.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 6 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience with chemical testing and verification of material and hardware.
• Exposure to laboratory equipment and report generation.
• Working knowledge of Military and Commercial materials and process specifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with determination and characterization of samples with unknown composition.
• Demonstrated experience with precision clean sample analysis including conducting particle counts and NVR analysis.
• Practical experience with laboratory equipment: SEM-EDX, FTIR, ATR, light microscopy.
• Experience with writing and presenting laboratory reports, writing and maintaining laboratory procedures.
• Familiar with chem processing and precision cleaning processes.
• Demonstrated experience in the resolution of complex material and process anomalies.
• Experience working independently and in a team environment.

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.

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.