Launch Systems Mechanical Leader 5

United Launch Alliance•Cape Canaveral, FL

About The Position

The Launch Systems Mechanical Leader is responsible for cost, schedule, and technical performance for Mechanical Ground Support Equipment (GSE). The role leads integration of non-recurring development, sustaining, and launch-support work to support the strategic roadmap, and leads development and execution of next-generation GSE architecture. The leader collaborates with Operations, Vehicle Design, and Electrical and Propulsion GSE organizations to develop sound business solutions. The position includes developing estimates at completion, negotiating contracts, performing Control Account Manager (CAM) responsibilities, and providing business status to senior leadership. The leader works with suppliers and partners to drive execution, reduce cost, and improve efficiency, and actively manages risk through proactive mitigation. The role also supports the development of engineers and leads through performance reviews, merits, promotions, and immersive training activities. Employment requires the ability to obtain and maintain a favorable National Agency Check Inquiry (NAC-I), or equivalent approval, for continuous unescorted access to ULA work locations, including controlled and restricted areas. The role requires periodic travel to other ULA sites or vendors and a valid driver's license for travel between work locations on a military base where public transportation is unavailable. Applicants must be U.S. Persons under ITAR requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
At least 8 years of experience in a relevant field.
At least 2 years of experience leading teams.
Demonstrated technical leadership experience using teamwork and development opportunities.
Experience developing, tracking, and reporting project- or program-level schedules and budgets.
Experience estimating and creating proposals.
Personnel management experience, including employee development, growth, and improvement.
Availability for periodic travel to other ULA sites or vendors.
Valid driver's license for driving between work locations on a military base where public transportation is unavailable.
Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable NAC-I or equivalent approval for continuous unescorted access to ULA work locations.
Must qualify as a U.S. Person under ITAR requirements.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of electro-mechanical and/or propulsion interfacing, communications systems, and GSE development and validation.
Hands-on involvement implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting mechanical systems.
Experience reviewing and releasing designs.
Understanding of obsolescence and life-cycle replacement concepts.
Detailed knowledge of system integration and test.
Experience working with contractors.
Experience with production and launch operations.
Experience briefing senior leaders and customers.
Experience developing technical and cost proposals.

Responsibilities

Lead integration of Mechanical GSE non-recurring development, sustaining, and launch-support activities in support of the strategic roadmap.
Lead development and execution of the next-generation GSE architecture.
Collaborate with Operations, Vehicle Design, and Electrical and Propulsion GSE organizations to provide business solutions.
Develop estimates at completion, negotiate contracts, perform CAM responsibilities, and report business status to senior leadership.
Work with suppliers and partners to drive execution, reduce cost, and improve efficiency.
Proactively manage risk through mitigation.
Support engineers' and leads' development through performance reviews, merits, promotions, and immersive training activities.