Avionics Electrical Engineer — Space Launch (9/80 Schedule)

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 incentive bonus

Generous paid time off

Flexible work environments

9/80 schedule

Job summary

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead avionics components development for Vulcan upgrades. You will manage hardware designs across guidance, RF, power, instrumentation and flight controls, coordinating with teams, suppliers and launch sites to ensure robust system performance.

The role emphasizes requirements development, system integration, and thorough data review, with travel and after-hours availability as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated experience with engineering tools.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, coordination and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated to manage and close on assignments.
• Communication skills (verbal and written) including requirements documentation and presentations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project).
• Available to work launch-related issues outside of business hours and travel if required.

Responsibilities

• Developing and/or managing requirements, including functional, physical, and environmental test.
• Perform system analysis including battery consumption analysis, voltage drop, fusing, etc.
• Support/lead system integration of new avionics components development.
• Performing Software and hardware data review.
• Address, troubleshoot, and resolve issues that occur during launch site that relates to hardware.
• Coordinating with other engineers, manufacturing, subcontractors and the launch site to improve existing designs.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Guidance & Navigation

RF

Electrical Power

Instrumentation

Flight Controls

EMC

Labs & Simulation

Test Tooling

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is seeking an Electrical Engineer to lead avionics components development for Vulcan upgrades. You will manage hardware designs across guidance, RF, power, instrumentation and flight controls, coordinating with teams, suppliers and launch sites to ensure robust system performance.

The role emphasizes requirements development, system integration, and thorough data review, with travel and after-hours availability as needed.