Propulsion System Engineer/Software Engineer 2

United Launch Alliance; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 92,783 - 154,638; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Discretionary annual incentive bonus

Generous paid time off

Flexible work environments

Job summary

United Launch Alliance seeks a Propulsion Systems Engineer / Software Engineer to develop and test integrated software for automated launch site command, control, and communication. You will work with cross-functional teams to design, validate, and implement ground fluids software and related hardware interfaces, ensuring safe launch operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and 2+ years of hands-on experience, with emphasis on systems engineering, hardware

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related technical discipline with 2+ years of hands on industry experience.
• Experience in the design, operation and/or control of hardware systems, pneumatic systems or cryogenic fluid systems that are used to transfer commodities.
• Ability to assess and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and industry/government standards.
• Experience with developing requirements and procedures for automated operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Developing new software products, implementing modern software design principles, and providing innovative solutions.
• Refining requirements, designing subsystems, developing code units and performing integration, test and validation of software.
• Work in an agile environment embracing a 'fail fast' mentality.
• Engage with Product Owners, Technology Architects, QA and Automation teams on cross-functional activities to design, develop, and test software solutions.

Skills

Team collaboration

Agile environment

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering or related technical discipline

Tools

Java

Python scripting

Linux

Job description

Job Overview & Responsibilities

At ULA, as a Propulsion Systems Engineer / Software Engineer for the ULA Software Department you are responsible for developing and testing integrated solutions related to the automated launch site command control & communication software. You will be applying fluids, thermodynamic, mechanical systems design, and systems engineering principles to develop and test requirements used to develop software that ensures the health and safety of the launch crew and launch vehicle during critical operations including launch. A core responsibility of the group is ensuring that changes driven from other groups are properly integrated into both Ground Fluids Software Requirements and Parameters. You will develop, update, and maintain software requirements and parameters for and within the ground fluids software, and verify and validate ground fluids software by performing option level and integrated testing of ground fluids software. Team members will support testing of launch pad and vehicle system interfaces with Ground Fluids Software. Be ready to support engineering, production, or launch activity that requires use of ground fluids software, or technical input/review of data related to the functioning of ground fluids software.

You will work with a highly collaborative team in an Agile environment. You will engage with Product Owners, Technology Architects, Airborne and Ground Hardware Design Engineers, Launch Site Operators and Software Developers on cross-functional activities to design, develop, and test cutting-edge software and launch vehicle solutions.

• Responsible for developing new software products, implementing modern software design principles, resolving complex technical problems and providing solutions which are innovative and ingenious.
• Will be responsible for refining requirements, designing subsystems, developing code units and performing integration, test and validation of software.
• Will work with a highly collaborative team in an agile environment embracing a 'fail fast' mentality.
• Engage with Product Owners, Technology Architects, QA and/or Automation team members on cross-functional activities to design, develop, and test cutting edge software solutions.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 2 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related technical discipline with 2+ years of hands on industry experience
• Experience in the design, operation and/or control of hardware systems, pneumatic systems or cryogenic fluid systems that are used to transfer commodities
• Ability to assess and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and industry/government standards
• Experience with developing requirements and procedures for automated operations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to test and troubleshoot software
• Knowledge of launch vehicle design and/or operation
• Hardware test experience
• Experience with lean-agile development and shared design philosophy
• Understanding and/or exposure to Linux
• Experience with reading and navigating code for troubleshooting requirements and test observations
• Experience in Java and Python scripting

Benefits

• 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
• Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work environments

Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denver, ULA - Cape Canaveral only)

$92,783.00 - $154,638.00

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).

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.

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.