Date: Dec 5, 2024
Location: Centennial, CO, US, 80112
Company: United Launch Alliance
Requisition ID: 718
Location: ULA – Denver
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
As a development Avionics IMU Components Guidance, Navigation and Control (GN&C) engineer, you will be responsible for requirements, design, development, and vendor management of new GN&C components for ULA launch vehicles.
This engineering position will be working on programs for Engine Reuse, Upperstage Resiliency, and next generation avionics development. Components may include Star Tracker, Sun Sensors, IMU’s, High Performance Gyros and Accelerometers. Responsibilities may include:
- Executing trade studies for new guidance system capabilities and component needs.
- Developing GN&C component requirements.
- Selecting, working, and managing suppliers on component development.
- Developing test requirements and sequences.
- Supporting qualification testing and performing hardware/software integration.
- Develop schedules and execution plans alongside vendors.
- Support PDRs, CDRs, and other gate reviews.
- Manage multiple development and test programs simultaneously.
We are looking for team members with a passion for the space industry, who enjoy solving complex problems and can work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Required Education
Bachelor
Required Years of Experience
Minimum of 2 years of related work experience
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university.
- Demonstrated experience working with hardware development that includes mechanical and electrical designs to guidance principles.
- Experience reviewing engineering drawings, parts lists, thermal analysis, test procedures, SOWs, engineering estimates, and schematics.
- Experience troubleshooting, problem-solving, coordination and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated ability to make difficult, quick-turn decisions to ULA requirements and test parameters.
- Self-motivated to manage and close on assignments, testing, and vendor execution.
- Experience with communicating with customers, vendors, and chief engineers.
- Available to travel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated project or professional experience in launch vehicle, missile and/or spacecraft systems.
- Knowledge of Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs).
- Knowledge of Kalman Filters.
- Knowledge of basic orbital mechanics.
- Experience with inertial error sources (accelerometer bias, scale factor, gyro parameters, etc).
- Experience with a software language (C, C++, Matlab, Python).
Summary Salary Range (for ULA – Denver only): $87,260.00 – $136,290.00
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
