Avionics Engineer I: Space Launch Systems

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Discretionary annual incentive bonus

Generous paid time off

Flexible work environments

Job summary

United Launch Alliance (ULA) in Denver is seeking an Electrical Engineer for the Avionics team to manage current and future hardware designs for Vulcan rockets. You will contribute to guidance, RF, power, instrumentation, flight controls, and EMC, developing requirements and leading tests.

The role requires a STEM degree, strong troubleshooting, and the ability to travel up to 10% and support launch-focused issues outside business hours. Relocation may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) or related technical field 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

• The Avionics team for Vulcan development is responsible for developing new components and system integrations for future upgrades to the Vulcan vehicle.
• Developing and/or managing requirements, including functional, physical, and environmental test
• Perform system analysis including but not limited to 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

Engineering tools

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Microsoft Office

After-hours availability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Job description

United Launch Alliance (ULA) in Denver is seeking an Electrical Engineer for the Avionics team to manage current and future hardware designs for Vulcan rockets. You will contribute to guidance, RF, power, instrumentation, flight controls, and EMC, developing requirements and leading tests.

The role requires a STEM degree, strong troubleshooting, and the ability to travel up to 10% and support launch-focused issues outside business hours. Relocation may be available.