Systems Engineer - Spacecraft Engineer 4

Date: Dec 16, 2024

Location: Vandenberg AFB, CA, US, 93437

Company: United Launch Alliance

Requisition ID: 719

Location: ULA - Vandenberg AFB

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

The Systems Engineer - Spacecraft Integration position is responsible for the Integration between customer, Range, Launch Vehicle payloads and Launch Vehicle Operations Engineering Team. This position is required to work with multidiscipline project teams to evaluate customer/operational needs in the processing of customer payloads and the integration of the encapsulated payload into the ULA Atlas V and Vulcan Centaur launch vehicles, as well as supporting Launch Operations activities for mission processing to include major development and transition to Vulcan Centaur.

This position applies education and knowledge of System Engineering principles and practices in the development and maintenance of test procedures, maintenance procedures and other types of launch processing documents as well as Engineering Principles to analyze and develop solutions to problems.

You will:

• Investigate and develop resolutions for process and hardware anomalies.
• Interpret Engineering and other technical specifications
• Jointly determines (with Manager and/or Lead) the approaches and processes to be used to solve problems.
• Review and understand Interface Control Document (ICD). The mission ICD defines the technical interfaces between the Spacecraft (SC) and the Launch Vehicle (LV).
• Review and understand Range interfaces and Universal Document System (UDS). The UDS defines the technical interfaces between the Spacecraft/Launch Vehicle and Range support services and assets.
• Review and support development of the Mission Unique (MU) proposal Basis of Estimate (BOE) for the mission.
• Communicate and coordinate standard mission and mission unique tasks with responsible engineers to ensure understanding of requirement implementation and feasibility.
• Read, Learn and Observe Launch Vehicle and Payload Processing operational procedures. Understand terminology, acronyms and get a sense of timelines for operations.
• Become familiar with the standard Facility interfaces that are available to support SC and LV operations or requirements. Understand when existing capabilities are baseline services and which may require additional consideration for cost or schedule impact. If the work is above and beyond the baseline service, there is an impact that must be identified, quantified, and coordinated.
• Coordinate Spacecraft testing and support schedules
• Identify mission unique days in the LV process flow during the Integration process and notify Program Ops Planning/OSE for incorporation into schedules.
• Conduct Integration meetings to develop mission specific support plans and schedules to ensure the effective integration and communication of ULA Launch Base personnel and Spacecraft Customer/Support Teams activities and requirements.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 6 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

• Experience leading cross-functional teams in the performance of requirements analysis, development, integration, and verification: trade study management and risk management.
• Experience working in the Launch Base Processing Environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Organization skills necessary to maintain focus and achieve consensus within diverse multi-disciplined teams
• Experience developing, implementing, and tailoring systems engineering processes.
• Experience with Word, Excel, and Power Point to include the integration of charts for large presentations to the customer
• Ability to travel to other ULA locations
• Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance is required to start. US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with existing and evolving launch systems requirements.
• Experience working with Spacecraft programs and requirements.
• Experience working with Launch Base and Range requirements.

Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Vandenberg AFB only): $126,114.00 - $197,014.00

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