Contamination Control Engineer 1

United Launch Alliance; Cape Canaveral (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering space launch company as a Contamination Control Engineer. In this exciting role, you will develop and implement contamination control requirements for launch vehicles, ensuring mission success and safety. Collaborate with a talented team of engineers to address contamination challenges during launch operations. This position offers the chance to grow your career in a dynamic environment that values innovation and teamwork. With competitive pay, flexible work schedules, and generous benefits, this is an opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking missions that save lives and explore the universe.

Benefits

401(k) match

Discretionary annual incentive bonus

Generous paid time off

Flexible work environments

Every other Friday off

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• Understanding of non-metallic material property testing is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop contamination control requirements for launch vehicles.
• Support flight hardware cleaning and solve contamination issues.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Thermal Desktop

AutoCAD

MATHCAD

Job description

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Relocation: Yes - Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: 10%

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.

Job Overview & Responsibilities

United Launch Alliance is hiring! We are seeking a Contamination Control Engineer 1 to join our team in Cape Canaveral, FL. This position is a part of a world-class team in supporting the analysis, design, and integration of Vulcan missions. These efforts support our mission to Save Lives, Explore the Universe, and Connect the World.

The Contamination Control Engineer position includes the following responsibilities:

• Develops launch vehicle system contamination control requirements consistent with mission needs and ensures implementation and verification of requirements across the organization including production and launch operations.
• Supports flight hardware cleaning and sampling events and solves contamination issues as they arise during launch operations, while collaborating with a team of engineers and technicians.
• Performs analyses of launch vehicle molecular and particulate contamination sources, transport and deposition onto payload surfaces.
• Develops requirements for contamination-critical hardware molecular and particulate cleanliness and develops contamination control operational requirements consistent with achieving and maintaining required cleanliness levels.
• Articulates the contamination control program via written and oral communications across the organization and with the external customer community.
• Periodic travel to our engineering design headquarters, launch sites, and Factory is required.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Required Years of Experience

None required.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering or Sciences from an accredited college or university is required.
• Understanding of non-metallic material property testing and compatibility.
• Exposure to instrumental analysis, contamination control, and various computer programs.
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• Must have ability to solve difficult problems by applying basic engineering/scientific principles and concepts.
• Must have interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well with others.
• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• This position will require working extended hours, weekends, and 2nd or 3rd shifts as necessary to support vehicle processing and launch schedule.
• Ability to work at elevated heights.
• Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and personal transportation to drive between work locations on a military base where public transportation is not available.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI is required. US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Training in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience with GC, FTIR, microscope, wet chemistry, and Karl Fisher titration methodologies.
• Experience with molecular and particulate contamination source, transport and deposition phenomena and techniques for analysis.
• Experience with Thermal Desktop, AutoCAD, MATHCAD software.
• Ability to operate independently and work as part of a team.
• Experience with particle and molecular contamination sampling and monitoring techniques.
• Familiarity with standard testing techniques (e.g., ASTM E-595, ASTM-E-1559, ASTM-E-1216, ASTM-E-1235).
• Experience with aerospace (spacecraft and/or launch system) contamination control processes.
• Must be able to travel when required.

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, engagement 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.

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.

ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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.

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.