Senior Systems Engineering Leader 6

ULA•Denver, CO

13d•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 The Senior Systems Engineering Leader is responsible for the recurring technical and program ownership of the systems engineering scope for ULA’s launch systems. This leader drives systems-level technical integration, ensures rigorous systems engineering process execution, and shapes the program’s technical baseline through strong influence across architecture, requirements, trades, and risk posture. The role requires building a highly collaborative relationship between development and recurring operations as well as strong partnership between Chief engineering and Systems Engineering. The Leader will develop a clear vision for transition to MBSE practices, and ensuring systems engineering drives balanced, technically sound solutions considering technical scope, schedule, cost, and risk.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field from an accredited college or university.
10+ years of systems engineering experience, preferably in the aerospace or defense industry.
4+ years of management or leadership experience in leading teams of exempt employees or other leaders.
Experience influencing system architecture, requirements, and trades.
Strong knowledge of systems engineering processes, configuration management, and risk management.
Experience leading cross-disciplinary engineering teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience transitioning teams toward MBSE.
Experience as a systems engineering functional lead or chief engineer.
Knowledge of Teamcenter, Cameo, and other MBSE and requirements management tools.
Experience supporting defense or space systems.
Experience driving process improvements and organizational change.

Responsibilities

Serve as the technical owner of the systems engineering scope across assigned programs.
Drive cross-functional technical integration across engineering disciplines.
Influence system architecture, requirements development, technical trades, and baseline control.
Own and continuously improve the systems engineering process.
Ensure balanced solutions across performance, schedule, cost, manufacturability, and risk.
Establish a collaborative partnership between Systems Engineering and Chief Engineering.
Lead development and implementation of MBSE processes and tools.
Ensure early identification of risks and development of mitigation plans.
Implement rigorous configuration management practices.
Lead causal analysis activities to identify root causes and drive corrective actions.
Oversee requirements management including development, validation, verification, and traceability.
Manage and lead design review processes ensuring alignment with system objectives.
Apply the systems engineering V model to guide development, integration, and verification.