Systems Test Engineer III – Propulsion & Launch Systems

United Launch Alliance (ULA); Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 99,498 - 165,830; 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 (ULA) in California is seeking a Mechanical/Propulsion Systems Test Engineer 3 to join the Operations Systems Engineering team at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Responsibilities include developing test procedures, analyzing data, and troubleshooting propulsion and ground systems through launch.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, 4+ years of related experience, and willingness to travel to ULA sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field.
• Experience problem-solving, coordinating and presentation skills.
• Experience with trouble shooting system and component failures for quick resolution
• Experience with Mechanical and Propulsion systems such as Hydraulic, Pneumatic, Hazardous Gas Detection, Cryogenic Umbilical and crane systems.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Must be available for periodic travel to the other ULA sites.
• Ability to work at elevated heights and small spaces.
• Position may require extended hours, weekends, and 2nd/3rd shifts as necessary to support vehicle processing and launch.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active DOD secret security clearance. US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop test procedures and conduct system testing and operation of the Vulan and Atlas V launch vehicles and ground systems from receipt of the flight hardware through launch.
• Analyze test data including off-nominal data for accuracy.
• Perform troubleshooting of vehicle and ground systems when anomalies occur.
• Some testing may involve hazardous operations at heights, in confined spaces, ordnance, and propulsion fluids systems.

Skills

Problem solving

Coordination

Presentation skills

MS Office

Teamwork

Travel flexibility

Height & space tolerance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

CREO

NX

AutoCAD

Job description

United Launch Alliance (ULA) in California is seeking a Mechanical/Propulsion Systems Test Engineer 3 to join the Operations Systems Engineering team at Vandenberg Space Force Base. Responsibilities include developing test procedures, analyzing data, and troubleshooting propulsion and ground systems through launch.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, 4+ years of related experience, and willingness to travel to ULA sites.