Aerospace Launch Systems Technician

United Launch Alliance; California (MO); On-site; USD 40,983 - 84,378; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Discretionary annual incentive

Generous paid time off

Flexible work environments

Job summary

United Launch Alliance (ULA) at Vandenberg AFB seeks an Aerospace Technician to support Atlas and Vulcan programs. The role involves receiving, integrating, testing and launching space vehicles. Requirements include a High School/GED, at least 2 years of related experience, ability to obtain a DOD Secret clearance, and willingness to travel 25%.

Overtime, nights, and shift work may be necessary. Applicants should have hands-on experience with crane/rigging, hydraulics, avionics or GSE, and be

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related work experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active DOD Secret security clearance. US citizenship is required.
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends, and nights when requested.
• Ability to travel to other ULA facilities including coast-to-coast travel (25%).

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, calibrate, troubleshoot, maintain, and test ground, airborne, and facility systems and equipment to meet engineering, quality, and customer specifications.
• Support launch operations, including hoisting and rigging of vehicle components, stacking of launch vehicles, and the transport and handling of spaceflight hardware and ordnance.
• Perform maintenance, repair, and modification of electronic, mechanical, structural, and fluid systems (including measurement instrumentation, aerospace ground equipment, and facility infrastructure).
• Conduct in‑place calibration, refurbishment, fabrication, and final servicing of launch systems during static firing and launch prep activities.
• Assist engineering teams with test execution, data analysis, and malfunction correction through operational procedures and technical evaluations.
• Operate heavy‑duty vehicles and specialized transporters to move parts, tools, and assembled products across on‑site and off‑site locations.
• Perform structural fabrication and repairs, including sheet metal, composites, fiberglass, and welding, as needed.
• Handle and work safely with cryogenic gases used in space vehicle operations.

Skills

Crane/Rigging

Propulsion

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Avionics/GSE

Education

High School/GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

United Launch Alliance (ULA) at Vandenberg AFB seeks an Aerospace Technician to support Atlas and Vulcan programs. The role involves receiving, integrating, testing and launching space vehicles. Requirements include a High School/GED, at least 2 years of related experience, ability to obtain a DOD Secret clearance, and willingness to travel 25%.

Overtime, nights, and shift work may be necessary. Applicants should have hands-on experience with crane/rigging, hydraulics, avionics or GSE, and be