System Test Engineer 2 - 2nd Shift

United Launch Alliance

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This engineering function develops test procedures and conducts system testing of the vehicle and ground propulsion systems from receipt of the vehicle through launch at our East and West Coast Launch sites. Receive vehicle hardware, assembly of Launch vehicles system including checkout and console operations for testing and Launch. Responsible for analyzing test data including off-nominal data for accuracy. Performs troubleshooting of vehicle and ground systems when anomalies occur. Some testing may involve hazardous operations systems including Propulsion fluids systems (cryogenic, non-cryogenic, hydraulics and pneumatics), Mechanicals systems (vehicle handling, ECS, and retract) and Electrical systems (avionics, ground electrical and ordnance). This position involves mixed working environments including office work, writing and reviewing work authorization documents; field and console operations, executing test procedures in coordination with our union represented technician workforce and maintaining ground and flight systems.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or other related technical field from an accredited college or university.
2+ years of applicable experience.
Troubleshooting, problem-solving, coordination and presentation skills.
Familiar with fluid and mechanical systems.
Experience with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
Must be available for periodic travel to the other ULA sites.
Ability to work at elevated heights and small spaces.
This position will require working extended hours on weekends, and the potential for 1st or 3rd shifts as necessary to support vehicle processing and launch.
Ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD secret security clearance is required. US Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated strong team and project leadership with integration skills.
Proficient with technically leading teams.
Proficient with Propellant systems component assembly and testing.
Experience with Engineering Drawings utilizing CREO, NX and Teamcenter a plus.
Experience working in the Aerospace or commercial manufacturing industry.
Experience working with manufacturers and contractors of hydraulic and propellant systems.
Experience with troubleshooting system and component failures for quick resolution.

Responsibilities

Develops test procedures and conducts system testing of the vehicle and ground propulsion systems from receipt of the vehicle through launch at our East and West Coast Launch sites.
Receive vehicle hardware, assembly of Launch vehicles system including checkout and console operations for testing and Launch.
Responsible for analyzing test data including off-nominal data for accuracy.
Performs troubleshooting of vehicle and ground systems when anomalies occur.
Some testing may involve hazardous operations systems including Propulsion fluids systems (cryogenic, non-cryogenic, hydraulics and pneumatics), Mechanicals systems (vehicle handling, ECS, and retract) and Electrical systems (avionics, ground electrical and ordnance).
This position involves mixed working environments including office work, writing and reviewing work authorization documents; field and console operations, executing test procedures in coordination with our union represented technician workforce and maintaining ground and flight systems.