Mission Certification Engineer 2 (Avionics Engineer)

United Launch Alliance, LLC.; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Discretionary annual incentive bonus

Generous paid time off

Flexible work environments

9/80 schedule

Job summary

United Launch Alliance, LLC is seeking a Launch Site Avionics Mission Certification Engineer (MCE) to certify launch vehicles from Cape Canaveral. You will serve as the engineering representative at the Launch Site, bridging operations and design to ensure flight readiness.

Responsibilities include owning system readiness, reviewing test data, coordinating design changes, and supporting Day-of-Launch activities with RSEs, VSEs, and ASEs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related STEM field.
• At least 2 years in the listed technical areas.
• Experience with avionics or launch system hardware preferred.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Detect, diagnose, and resolve vehicle hardware non-conformances.
• Review test data to ensure systems meet specifications.
• Coordinate design changes with RSE/ASE and Chief Engineers.
• Support Day-of-Launch activities from Engineering Support Area.

Skills

Guidance systems

Flight control

Inertial monitoring

Electrical design

System troubleshooting

DoD security clearance

Education

Bachelor's in engineering/physics

MRB training (preferred)

Job description

Requisition ID: 2286

Location: ULA - Cape Canaveral

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: 10%

At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.

Job Overview & Responsibilities

Do you enjoy working handson with launch vehicle hardware, solving timecritical crosssystem issues, and ensuring every mission is flightready? As a Launch Site Mission Certification Engineer (MCE), you will help process and certify vehicles for launch from our Cape Canaveral facility.

Serving as an engineering representative at the Launch Site, this role blends liaison and field engineering. You will act as a crucial bridge to Launch Operations-removing obstacles, driving mission success, and ensuring Design Center requirements are upheld. Current employees are encouraged to apply, even if you do not meet every listed qualification.

This position focuses on Avionics. The MCE owns and assesses system and subsystem readiness, verifying hardware conformity and functional performance throughout Launch Processing. The role reports to the Launch Site Mission Certification Lead and works closely with Responsible Systems Engineers (RSEs) and Vehicle Systems Engineers (VSEs).

This position is for an Avionics Mission Certification Engineer (MCE)

Job Overview & Responsibilities

Seeking Launch Vehicle Avionics Engineers holding experience in one or more of the following specializations to join the Mission Certification Engineering team at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station:

• Guidance, Navigation, & Flight Control Systems


• 1553/Ethernet Communication Protocols and Systems


• Inertial Monitoring Systems


• Electrical/Flight Control Loop Design


• General Electrical System Trouble‑shooting Experience

Responsibilities will include:

• Detect, diagnose, and resolve vehicle hardware non-conformances and performance anomalies


• Earn and hold Material Review Board certification


• Earn and hold a Mission Certification Engineer credential in assigned systems


• Visually inspect launch vehicle hardware to ensure conformance to design requirements


• Review test data to ensure systems are performing to specification and within family norms


• Ensure operations plans meet engineering intent


• Coordinate and execute design changes


• Coordinate Engineering significant anomalies with Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE), Authorized Systems Engineers (ASE), and Chief Engineers.


• Actively seek out and implement improvements to design, test, and operations processes


• Provide subject matter expertise on assigned systems to Launch Operations


• Using knowledge gained by being embedded with Operations, provide guidance to Design Center personnel on operational realities


• Document and present risk posture and launch readiness status to the Chief Engineers


• Support launches from the Engineering Support Area of the Launch Control Center as a member of the Day of Launch Anomaly Resolution Team


• Develop and maintain Engineering Walkdown Checklists; define requirements for closeout photos; approve closeout photos taken by Launch Operations.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 2 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related STEM field from an accredited college or university


• At least 2 years of applicable experience in the associated technical areas listed below


• Must have experience in at least one of the following areas:
  
  
  • Guidance, navigation, and flight control systems
  
  
  • 1553/Ethernet communication protocols and systems
  
  
  • Inertial monitoring systems
  
  
  • Electrical and flight control loop design
  
  
  • General electrical system troubleshooting
  
  
  
  


• Experience with issue resolution and working with cross-functional teams


• Ability to critically review inputs and identify missing or inconsistent information or data


• Proven ability to build effective working relationships, especially across geographic boundaries


• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university


• Engineering MRB (Material Review Board) training or certification


• Previous experience supporting launch operations, vehicle processing, and/or certification for launch


• Previously demonstrated ability to function as a Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE) or Mission Certification Engineer (MCE) on systems or subsystems of expertise

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.

Benefits

• 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 / 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. 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.