Aerospace Quality Inspection Tech

United Launch Alliance • Decatur, AL

80d

About The Position

At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team. Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn't happen by accident. It's a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with the systems and processes we use to pull them together. As a ULA employee, you'll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary. Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world. Our team is excited to meet you!

Requirements

• High School/GED
• Minimum of 4 years of related work experience that includes one or more of the following: Aerospace and/or aviation quality inspection, Propulsion, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Avionics, Spacecraft payload processing.
• Understanding of precision measuring instruments (calipers, scales, gages, levels, etc.) and complicated engineering drawings (blueprints).
• Basic computer experience to include Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Capable of lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50lbs on a frequent basis.
• Capable of climbing and working at heights.
• Possess a valid driver's license and personal transportation to drive between work locations on a military base.
• Willing/able to obtain additional certs as needed to provide inspection support across the factory.

Nice To Haves

• Heavy structures and/or airframe experience
• Experience working in clean rooms and on clean systems
• Understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles and application
• White Sands COPV damage detection training
• Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) knowledge and experience

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspection tasks associated with check out and test of ground, airborne and facility systems and equipment during preparation for spacecraft and rocket launch operations.
• Perform installation, checkout, maintenance repair, refurbish, fabrication, modification, troubleshooting, and repair of airborne, aerospace ground and facilities electrical, electronic, instrumentation and range safety equipment.
• Calibrate, test, repair, maintain and modify test instruments and gauges utilized in the test, operation and maintenance of products at the launch site.
• Work with space flight hardware and/or ordnance performing receipt, transport, storage, repair, maintenance, calibration, modification and installation.
• Assist engineering in the evaluation of tests and correction of malfunctions; perform test and operational procedures.
• May require the layout, construction or fabrication, assembly, repair and alteration of sheet metal, steel, aluminum, composite and fiberglass parts, assemblies and structures and/or welding of same.
• Perform specialized calibration, maintenance, repair and modification of electronic, physical, and/or mechanical measurement instrumentation and equipment.
• Perform checkout, maintenance repair, refurbish, in-place calibration, fabrication, modification, troubleshooting and final servicing of structural, mechanical and fluid systems of space vehicles, launch facility and aerospace ground equipment during field static firing or launch operations.
• Must be able to work overtime, and support all shifts as required.

Benefits

• 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
• Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work environments
• Most salaried ULA team members work a '9/80 schedule,' meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees