Contamination Control Engineer — Aerospace (9/80)

United Launch Alliance, LLC.; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 71,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

United Launch Alliance is seeking a proactive Contamination Control Engineer RS-1 to join our Centennial, CO team. The successful candidate will support analysis, design, and integration of Vulcan missions, developing contamination control requirements across design, production, and launch operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and the ability to travel for site work. ULA offers competitive pay, benefits, and a flexible schedule to support mission success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited college or university is required.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and solve complex problems independently by applying engineering principles and concepts.
• Understanding of non-metallic material property testing and compatibility.
• Exposure to instrumental analysis, contamination control, and various computer programs.
• 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.
• Strong and effective communication skills, verbal and written.
• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel & PowerPoint.
• Must be able to travel when required.
• This position will require working extended hours, weekends, and 2nd or 3rd shifts as necessary to support vehicle processing and launch.
• Ability to work at elevated heights and small spaces.
• Clearance: ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance; ITAR compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develops launch vehicle system contamination control requirements.
• Performs analyses of contamination sources, transport and deposition onto payload surfaces.
• Develops contamination-control requirements for hardware and operations.
• Articulates the contamination control program across the organization and with customers.
• Resolves contamination issues during production and launch operations.
• Periodic travel to launch sites and Factory is required.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering

Master's in Chemical Engineering

Tools

GC

FTIR

Microscope

Wet chemistry

Karl Fischer titration

AutoCAD

Thermal Desktop

Job description

United Launch Alliance is seeking a proactive Contamination Control Engineer RS-1 to join our Centennial, CO team. The successful candidate will support analysis, design, and integration of Vulcan missions, developing contamination control requirements across design, production, and launch operations.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and the ability to travel for site work. ULA offers competitive pay, benefits, and a flexible schedule to support mission success.