Factory Systems Engineer 2

United Launch Alliance; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; 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 in Decatur, Alabama, is seeking a Level 2 Systems Engineer to join a mission-focused team in the Recurring Chief Engineer's Office. The role drives rigorous systems engineering across Vulcan and Atlas launch vehicle programs, with embedded scope in Decatur and coordination with Denver colleagues.

You will develop and verify requirements, perform risk analyses, conduct trade studies, and support all lifecycle phases from concept to operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering and Integration principles.
• Proven experience using those principles successfully with cross-functional teams.
• Experience developing, integrating, and verifying requirements.
• Self-motivated with demonstrated initiative and teamwork skills on previous technical projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including in a presentation setting.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Embedded Decatur factory scope systems engineering support while operating as part of the larger systems engineering team more heavily centered in Denver.
• Performs integration ensuring that subsystems function together as an integrated system by managing mechanical, propulsion, avionics, software, and analysis interfaces.
• Supports all systems engineering activities including requirements development and verification, failure mode analysis, test-like-you fly, risk/issue/opportunity management, trade studies, and gate reviews.
• Supports all phases of total system product: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, certification, operation, reuse, maintenance, and disposal.
• Responsible for applying appropriate scaling of systems engineering activities commensurate with the specific project needs.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivated

Cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Requisition ID: 1883

Location: ULA - Decatur

Relocation: Yes - Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: 10%

Job Overview & Responsibilities

The position is part of a Systems Engineering Team in the Recurring Chief Engineer's Office responsible for driving rigorous systems engineering into ULA's Vulcan and Atlas Launch Vehicle Systems. Level 2 Systems Engineers work under the guidance of senior engineers to apply foundational technical depth and systems engineering discipline across multidisciplinary teams. Responsibilities of this role include:

• Embedded Decatur factory scope systems engineering support while operating as part of the larger systems engineering team more heavily centered in Denver.
• Performs integration ensuring that subsystems function together as an integrated system by managing mechanical, propulsion, avionics, software, and analysis interfaces.
• Supports all systems engineering activities including requirements development and verification, failure mode analysis, test-like-you fly, risk/issue/opportunity management, trade studies, and gate reviews.
• Supports all phases of total system product: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, certification, operation, reuse, maintenance, and disposal.
• Responsible for applying appropriate scaling of systems engineering activities commensurate with the specific project needs.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 2 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering and Integration principles.
• Proven experience using those principles successfully with cross-functional teams.
• Experience developing, integrating, and verifying requirements.
• Self-motivated with demonstrated initiative and teamwork skills on previous technical projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills including in a presentation setting.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiar with launch vehicles and associated aerospace standards.
• Previous work experience in an Aerospace company.
• Proficient in Requirements Management tools.
• Knowledge and use of Teamcenter or similar.
• Exposure to digital engineering / MBSE principles.

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.

Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Security Clearance / 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. See 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).

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. E-Verify Participation poster (English / Spanish) and Right to Work Poster (English / Spanish).

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.