Systems Engineer 4

ULA • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The Systems Engineer for ULA Advanced Programs leads design efforts to develop future enhancements for Vulcan-Centaur and other launch vehicles. The Advanced Programs team shapes the evolution of future ULA launch vehicles, performs architectural trade studies, develops concepts for future products, supports proposal development, creates technology development roadmaps, and develops technologies through prototype builds. The position ensures subsystems function together as an integrated system, translates customer requirements into hardware and software specifications, and leads cross-functional teams during concept development. The role requires a passion for the space industry, an ability to solve complex problems, and effectiveness in a fast-paced environment. The position is based at ULA in Denver, has 40 standard weekly hours, requires 10% travel, and relocation may be available. The salary range for ULA Denver is $115,669–$192,782. Eligible employees may also receive a discretionary annual bonus.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• At least 6 years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of systems engineering principles, practices, processes, and tools, including practical implementation.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering project teams.
• Proficiency generating, allocating, and verifying requirements for aerospace applications.
• Experience with technology development design, development, planning, and testing.
• Proficiency with Teamcenter, MS Office, MS Project, requirements management tools, and/or MBSE tools.
• Familiarity with an Agile/Scrum framework.
• Experience leading design reviews such as SRR, SDR, or PDR.
• Experience with aerospace systems, preferably including launch vehicle systems.
• Experience with proposal development and proposal team leadership.
• Technical knowledge in an area driving aerospace design, such as structural analysis and design, propulsion analysis and design, electrical analysis and design, software development, or systems analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong delegation and empowerment skills.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government clearance if required.
• Applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR, such as U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with ULA systems engineering processes and procedures.
• Applicable experience with ULA launch vehicles.
• Familiarity with MBSE or SysML.
• Experience working with subcontractors, including developing specifications and statements of work.

Responsibilities

• Execute early program systems engineering activities.
• Lead requirements development, including functional and timeline analysis, requirements allocation, capturing stakeholder expectations, decomposing system requirements to subsystem and component levels, interface definition, and use of Model-Based Systems Engineering tools.
• Lead concept development, including planning and executing trade studies and coordinating with technical disciplines to ensure designs meet mission needs.
• Lead systems analysis, including system modeling, failure mode analysis, do-no-harm analyses, test method definition, and risk, issue, and opportunity management.
• Provide technical team leadership, including execution planning, technical decision-making, requirements verification, and customer communication.
• Support business development and proposal preparation, including Gate Review preparation and proposal writing.
• Perform systems integration activities across a small multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure technical excellence and customer satisfaction.

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; schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior