Systems Test Engineer 2 - Launch Ops Payloads

Date: Dec 12, 2024

Location: Cape Canaveral, FL, US, 32925

Company: United Launch Alliance

Requisition ID: 747

Location: ULA - Cape Canaveral

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: 25%

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

This engineering function is responsible for spacecraft customer integration and processing of flight hardware for Atlas V and Vulcan launch vehicles as well as the associated ground support equipment in a team-oriented environment based at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) with travel to Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB).

The Launch Operations Payloads Engineer RS-2 will:

• Demonstrate proficiency in task execution with increasing levels of responsibility as the Person In-Charge of installation and test of critical, high-value mechanical and electrical flight hardware and GSE in support of payload integration for Launch.
• Clearly and concisely communicate task objectives, requirements, and obstacles to an integrated team of aerospace assembly & test technicians.
• Maintain close coordination with the spacecraft customer personnel and ULA mission integration to ensure integration with spacecraft interface controls and full compliance with mission unique requirements.
• Develop and maintain test procedures/plans, maintenance procedures/plans and other types of launch processing documents – incorporating lessons learned from previous tasks and through coordination with various stakeholders.
• Proactively engage with Launch Ops team and Denver team to ensure equipment is maintained in a state of readiness – mods integrated and performed accurately and on time, maintenance performed accurately and on time.
• Continually improve and develop design/process improvements that reduce cost and risk and/or improve vehicle/systems performance.
• Seek out additional opportunities for skills growth and cross training across launch operations.
• Support payload processing operations for commercial, planetary, and national security space missions.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 2 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience with Assembly and Test of aerospace hardware and/or ground support equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, requirements and operating instructions for test/troubleshooting purposes.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical requirements to accomplish task objectives.
• Ability to work at elevated heights and small spaces.
• Availability to work extended hours, weekends, and 2nd or 3rd shifts as necessary to support vehicle processing and launch.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Availability for periodic travel to other ULA sites.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD (TS/SCI) is required. US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering.
• General understanding of launch operations processes and protocol.
• Exposure to operations in a high security and / or high cleanliness controlled environment.
• Exposure to working in a highly integrated schedule environment where operations must execute in conjunction with customer testing / closeout work.
• Two years of related aerospace, engineering, or systems test engineering experience.

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.