Contamination Control Engineer 1

United Launch Alliance • Cape Canaveral, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

United Launch Alliance is seeking a Contamination Control Engineer RS-1 to support the analysis, design, and integration of Vulcan missions at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. The position develops and implements contamination control requirements across production and launch operations, supports flight hardware cleaning and sampling, and addresses contamination issues during launch operations. It also analyzes molecular and particulate contamination sources, transport, and deposition onto payload surfaces, and establishes cleanliness requirements and operating practices for contamination-critical hardware. The engineer communicates the contamination control program across the organization and with external customers. Periodic travel to engineering design headquarters, launch sites, and the factory is required; travel is listed as 10%. The position may require extended hours, weekends, and second- or third-shift work to support vehicle processing and launch. Relocation may be available.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• No prior years of experience required.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and independently solve complex problems using engineering principles and concepts.
• Understanding of non-metallic material property testing and compatibility.
• Exposure to instrumental analysis, contamination control, and computer programs.
• Ability to solve difficult problems using basic engineering and scientific principles and concepts.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to travel when required.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and second- or third-shift schedules as needed for vehicle processing and launch.
• Ability to work at elevated heights and in small spaces.
• Valid driver's license and personal transportation to travel between work locations on a military base where public transportation is unavailable.
• Ability to obtain and maintain at least a DOD Secret security clearance, including COMSEC briefing, to support National Security Space missions and access classified information.
• Must be a U.S. person within the meaning of ITAR.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Proactive approach to helping drive intelligent designs and ability to collaborate in design, analysis, and shop-floor team environments.
• Training in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
• Experience with GC, FTIR, microscopes, and wet chemistry methodologies.
• Experience with molecular and particulate contamination source, transport, and deposition phenomena and analysis techniques.
• Experience with molecular and particulate contamination sampling and monitoring techniques.
• Familiarity with standard testing techniques such as ASTM E-595, ASTM E-1559, ASTM E-1216, and ASTM E-1235.
• Experience with aerospace (spacecraft and/or launch system) contamination control processes.
• Experience with Thermal Desktop, AutoCAD, and MATHCAD software.

Responsibilities

• Develop launch vehicle system contamination control requirements consistent with mission needs and ensure their implementation and verification across the organization, including production and launch operations.
• Support flight hardware cleaning and sampling events and resolve contamination issues during launch operations in collaboration with engineers and technicians.
• Analyze launch vehicle molecular and particulate contamination sources, transport, and deposition onto payload surfaces.
• Develop cleanliness requirements for contamination-critical hardware and operational requirements to achieve and maintain required cleanliness levels.
• Communicate the contamination control program in writing and orally across the organization and with external customers.
• Travel periodically to engineering design headquarters, launch sites, and the factory.

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, with every other Friday off
• Relocation may be available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level