Avionics Electrical Engineer I — Space Launch Components

United-Launch-Alliance-; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match + employer contribution

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous paid time off

Flexible work environments

9/80 schedule

Job summary

United Launch Alliance invites applications for an Avionics Electrical Component Engineer 1 to support and maintain hardware designs for the Vulcan and Atlas vehicles. Responsibilities include acting as CRE for avionics components and coordinating with suppliers during testing and qualification.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering, strong communication, and readiness to travel and be on call. Relocation may be available and a security clearance may be required depending on duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, coordination and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated to manage and complete assignments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to succeed in a team environment with stakeholders from different organizations.
• Understanding of electrical components, connectors, and wire harnesses.
• Awareness of design principles for circuit schematics, printed wiring board layouts, and circuit board production.
• Ability to brief customers, vendors, and chief engineers on complicated problems and solutions.
• Available to be on call for launch-related issues outside of business hours.
• Available to travel for 1 week at a time, at least twice per year.

Responsibilities

• Becoming the Certified Responsible Engineer (CRE) for flight avionics components, potentially including complex controllers, actuators, batteries, sensors and transducers.
• Developing and maintaining component requirements, including functional, physical, and environmental test.
• Working with your hardware suppliers in support of component testing.
• Working with your suppliers to address, troubleshoot, and resolve issues or failures.
• Analyzing and documenting out-of-family data when observed.
• Supporting integration of your components onto the vehicle.
• Resolving issues that occur during launch site testing that relate to your hardware.
• Supporting reviews related to systems and components.
• Partnering with your supply chain colleagues to manage contracts, support statement of work creation, provide engineering estimates, and negotiate with your suppliers.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving

Coordination

Presentation skills

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

On-call readiness

Willingness to travel

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Job description

United Launch Alliance invites applications for an Avionics Electrical Component Engineer 1 to support and maintain hardware designs for the Vulcan and Atlas vehicles. Responsibilities include acting as CRE for avionics components and coordinating with suppliers during testing and qualification.

The role requires a BS in Electrical Engineering, strong communication, and readiness to travel and be on call. Relocation may be available and a security clearance may be required depending on duties.