Electrical Engineer 1

ULADecatur, IL
Onsite

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! Job Overview & Responsibilities United Launch Alliance is seeking a Launch Vehicle Electrical Engineer. This engineering function provides engineering design, systems integration, subcontract management, product technical support, and anomaly resolution for the Avionics systems (electrical controls, flight controls, instrumentation, and RF). Engineers in this role will provide critical support to the final integration and assembly of space launch vehicles and their avionics systems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or related STEM field from an accredited college or university
  • Familiarity with aerospace electrical design capability as well as understanding of mechanical, dynamic, structural, and fluids analysis concepts
  • Ability to identify key barriers/core problems and apply problem solving skills
  • Familiarity with schedule development and management
  • Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams
  • Microsoft Office Applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Project, Visio)

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with dispositioning hardware and system nonconformances (EMRB)
  • Experience with 3D-modeling software (NX preferred) and Teamcenter
  • Familiarity with common production/machining processes and procedures

Responsibilities

  • Support recurring electrical engineering design and vehicle production activities
  • Ensure all design and manufacturing processes satisfy overall launch vehicle and sub-system requirements
  • Perform system integration and system level trade studies to optimize designs for manufacturing, producibility and performance
  • Generate engineering drawings or changes as well as assembly and testing requirements
  • Resolve testing and production anomalies to identify root cause that leads to effective resolution and corrective actions that prevent recurrence
  • Support Production processing and nonconformance resolution
  • Develop design improvements that reduce cost and risk and/or improve performance and/or reliability.
  • Review the as-built product (hardware and associated software) and product test data to certify that the final product configuration and performance meets requirements and is ready for test and/or flight

Benefits

  • 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
  • Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible work environments
  • 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)
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