System Safety Engineer 3

United Launch Alliance; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 99,604 - 166,007; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match plus employer contrib

Discretionary annual incentive bonus

Generous paid time off

Flexible work environments

9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)

Job summary

United Launch Alliance in Centennial, Colorado, seeks a Safety/Systems Engineer to review launch vehicle and space system designs to establish safety requirements and comprehensive assessments. You will lead projects, work independently, and coordinate with multiple stakeholders, with occasional travel and a DoD clearance path.

The role emphasizes independent analysis, effective communication, and collaboration across teams to sustain safe, cost-efficient programs in a demanding space

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline.
• 4+ years of related work experience (Master's degree substitutes for 2 years).
• Proven ability to lead projects to completion.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and maintain schedule adherence for assigned work scope.
• Demonstrated teamwork/interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated group presentation skills.
• Limited domestic travel may be required up to 25%.
• Must be able to obtain a DoD Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Reviews launch vehicle and space vehicle system specifications and designs, their associated support equipment and facilities, and functional specifications and operations, to establish safety requirements and safety assessments for assigned systems.
• Performs independent assessments and provides recommendations to system design and operational procedures to control or eliminate hazards.
• Prepares safety documents as required to support ULA, Air Force, Range Safety, FAA, NASA, NRO, and Commercial customers.
• Performs audits of operational areas and reports effectiveness of system safety program.
• Participates in accident investigations involving damage to products or related facilities and assists in identification of causes and preventive/corrective actions.
• Evaluates the interrelationship of system safety requirements and other aspects of concept design and development requirements to ensure the most cost effective program.

Skills

Leadership

Independent worker

Schedule management

Teamwork

Presentation skills

Willingness to travel

Clearance eligible

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree substitutes for 2 years experience

Job description

Job Overview & Responsibilities

• Reviews launch vehicle and space vehicle system specifications and designs, their associated support equipment and facilities, and functional specifications and operations, to establish safety requirements and safety assessments for assigned systems.
• Performs independent assessments and provides recommendations to system design and operational procedures to control or eliminate hazards.
• Prepares safety documents as required to support ULA, Air Force, Range Safety, FAA, NASA, NRO, and Commercial customers.
• Performs audits of operational areas and reports effectiveness of system safety program.
• Participates in accident investigations involving damage to products or related facilities and assists in identification of causes and preventive/corrective actions.
• Evaluates the interrelationship of system safety requirements and other aspects of concept design and development requirements to ensure the most cost effective program.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 4 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
• 4 + years of related work experience (Master's degree substitutes for 2 years of experience).
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects to successful completion.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and maintain schedule adherence for assigned work scope.
• Demonstrated teamwork/interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated group presentation skills.
• Limited domestic travel may be required (up to 25% depending on program needs).
• Must be able to obtain a DoD Security Clearance, if future business needs require.

Preferred Qualifications

• Over 6 years of work experience.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Previous work experience with Air Force, Range Safety, FAA, NASA, NRO, and Commercial customers.
• Previous work experience in the space industry.
• Comfortable working in a high pace environment, with different groups of people.
• Strong ability to shift tasks based on the current needs of your projects.
• Strong ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

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.

Salary

$99,604.00 - $166,007.00

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to base pay.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

E-Verify Program

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

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.