System Test Project Lead for Space Launch

United Launch Alliance (ULA); Englewood (CO); On-site; USD 82,000 - 136,000; 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

ULA – United Launch Alliance in Denver seeks a System Test Project Manager to drive test execution of launch vehicle systems. You will report to the Airborne Systems and Development Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test leader and coordinate cross-functional teams across test planning, requirements, and documentation.

You will lead TRRs and test readiness activities, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and manage risk and opportunities across test campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university.
• Approx. 30%-40% travel required, more during test campaigns you are leading.
• 2+ years of related Engineering experience.
• Understanding of Systems Engineering principles, requirements verification, and validation methods.
• Understanding of test design, requirements, and operations.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams, trade study management, and risk management.
• Good communicator, extremely organized, able to develop and track schedules.

Responsibilities

• Cross-functional technical project management and integration for test requirement development, test scope, management of schedules, test article builds, instrumentation, logistics, test planning, and test house selection to execute the test.
• Compliance with ULA processes governing test planning and execution, author and review test report summaries, test requirement documents, and SOWs and facilitate the release process of these documents.
• Driving the development and technical convergence of test requirements, lead test integration efforts, establish test methods, and operational process development.
• System Test trade study development and management to include outbriefing leadership on test trade outcomes.
• Risk, issue, and opportunity management as it relates to the applicable test campaign.
• Requirements verification activities, customer relationship communication, proposal support, and Gate Review preparation and execution.
• Working with the cross-functional test team to generate and lead Test Readiness Reviews (TRR).
• Being able to lead through influence to work with the broader organization.
• Driving continuous improvement in test processes and automation.
• Ensuring all testing complies with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Trade study management

Risk management

Systems engineering

Requirements verification

Schedule development

Communication

Organizational skills

Test planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Job description

ULA – United Launch Alliance in Denver seeks a System Test Project Manager to drive test execution of launch vehicle systems. You will report to the Airborne Systems and Development Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test leader and coordinate cross-functional teams across test planning, requirements, and documentation.

You will lead TRRs and test readiness activities, ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, and manage risk and opportunities across test campaigns.