Contamination Control Engineer 1
About The Position
United Launch Alliance is seeking a Contamination Control Engineer to support the analysis, design, and integration of Vulcan missions. The position develops launch vehicle contamination-control requirements based on mission needs and ensures those requirements are implemented and verified across the organization, including production and launch operations. It analyzes molecular and particulate contamination sources, transport, and deposition onto payload surfaces; develops cleanliness requirements for contamination-critical hardware; and establishes operational requirements to achieve and maintain required cleanliness levels. The engineer communicates the contamination-control program in writing and verbally across the organization and with external customers, and resolves contamination issues arising during production and launch operations. Periodic travel to launch sites and the factory is required. The role is based in Centennial, Colorado, with the posting identifying the location as ULA - Denver. Relocation may be available, and travel is listed as 10%.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from an accredited college or university.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision and independently solve complex problems by applying engineering principles and concepts.
- Understanding of non-metallic material property testing and compatibility.
- Exposure to instrumental analysis, contamination control, and various 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 necessary to support vehicle processing and launch.
- Ability to work at elevated heights and in small spaces.
- 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 driving intelligent designs and ability to collaborate in a design and analysis team environment.
- Training in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
- Experience with GC, FTIR, microscopes, wet chemistry, and Karl Fisher titration 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 Thermal Desktop, AutoCAD, or MATHCAD software.
- Experience with aerospace contamination-control processes for spacecraft and/or launch systems.
Responsibilities
- Develop launch vehicle system contamination-control requirements consistent with mission needs and ensure implementation and verification across the organization, including production and launch operations.
- Analyze launch vehicle molecular and particulate contamination sources, transport, and deposition onto payload surfaces.
- Develop molecular and particulate cleanliness requirements for contamination-critical hardware and operational requirements to achieve and maintain required cleanliness levels.
- Communicate the contamination-control program verbally and in writing across the organization and with external customers.
- Resolve contamination issues arising during production and launch operations.
- Travel periodically to 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
