Systems Test 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 an additional employer contribution

Discretionary annual incentive bonus

Generous paid time off

Flexible work environments

Job summary

United Launch Alliance is seeking a qualified candidate to drive test execution of launch vehicle systems in Centennial, Colorado. This role involves leading test planning, compliance with quality and safety standards, and cross-functional team collaborations.

The ideal candidate will possess at least a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 4+ years of related experience, and strong communication skills. Benefits include a generous paid time off policy and flexible work environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of related work experience.
• Familiarity with test design and operations.
• Experience with integrated system level testing.

Responsibilities

• Drive test execution of launch vehicle systems.
• Manage test requirement development and logistics.
• Lead Test Readiness Reviews (TRR).

Skills

Understanding of Systems Engineering principles

Experience with leading cross-functional teams

Good communication and organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Requisition ID: 1823

Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00

Location: ULA - Denver

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: 50% or more

Job Overview & Responsibilities

This position will support the ULA Enterprise through driving test execution of launch vehicle systems. This candidate will report to the Airborne Systems and Development Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test leader. Responsibilities include:

• Cross-functional technical integration on 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.
• 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.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 4 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field is required from an accredited college or university.
• Approx. 40% Travel Required, more during test campaigns.
• 4+ 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, organized, develop schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and background with previous development programs to design / build a new product from scratch or enhance an existing product is preferred.
• Experience with system level design reviews or major gate reviews (e.g. SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.) and presenting to a diverse customer audience.
• Experience with integrated system level testing Structural, Dynamic, Environmental, Propulsion).
• Experience with instrumentation, sensors, and DAQ systems.
• Familiarity with the Test-Like-You-Fly philosophy.
• Knowledge of Aerospace/Defense systems.

Salary Range

$99,604.00 - $166,007.00

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.

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 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.