Head of Launch Operations & Systems Engineering

United Launch Alliance (ULA)

Town of Florida (NY)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 260,000

Full time

42 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous PTO

Flexible work environments

Job summary

United Launch Alliance (ULA) is seeking a Launch Operations (LOPS) Chief Engineer to provide technical leadership and oversight for launch operations across all ground systems and interfaces to airborne systems.

The CE is accountable for all technical decisions within this scope and leads Engineering and Operations teams to ensure 100% Mission Success while meeting business objectives. Collaboration with stakeholders is essential in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
Minimum 10 years of related work experience.
Proven leadership in a fast-paced launch operations environment.
Experience with complex launch vehicle ground systems and day-of-launch operations.
Experience evaluating, balancing and accepting cost, schedule and technical risk.
Active DoD TS/SCI clearance; US Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

Provides technical oversight and guidance for recurring ground systems at all launch sites.
Leads the team in performing design, analysis, qualification, test, or system engineering activities.
Chairs technical decision making reviews with responsibility for content, impact assessments and risk evaluation.
Ensures integration across technologies using systems engineering methods and risk assessments.
Coordinates with customer communities (NRO, Space Force, NASA and Commercial).