Systems Test Engineer 2 - Payload Launch Operations

United Launch Alliance • FL

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About The Position

This Systems Test Engineer 2 is responsible for spacecraft customer integration and processing of flight hardware (Payload Fairing, Payload Attach Fitting) for Atlas V and Vulcan launch vehicles as well as the associated ground support equipment in a team-oriented environment based at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) with travel to Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB). The Launch Operations Payloads Engineer 2 will demonstrate proficiency in task execution with increasing levels of responsibility as the Person In-Charge of installation and test of critical, high-value mechanical and electrical flight hardware and GSE in support of payload integration for Launch. The role requires clear and concise communication of task objectives, requirements, and obstacles to an integrated team of aerospace assembly & test technicians, maintaining close coordination with spacecraft customer personnel and ULA mission integration to ensure compliance with mission unique requirements. The engineer will develop and maintain test procedures/plans, maintenance procedures/plans, and other types of launch processing documents, proactively engage with the Launch Ops team and Denver team, continually improve design/process improvements, and support payload processing operations for commercial, planetary, and national security space missions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university.
• At least two years of related aerospace, engineering, or systems test engineering experience.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, requirements and operating instructions for test/troubleshooting purposes.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical requirements to accomplish task objectives and communicate to all levels of employees.
• Capable of working at elevated heights and small spaces.
• Availability to work extended hours, weekends, and 2nd or 3rd shifts as necessary to support vehicle processing and launch.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.).
• Availability for periodic travel to other ULA sites (25%).
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD TS/SCI is required. US citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Active DoD (TS/SCI) is preferred.
• General understanding of launch operations processes and protocol.
• Exposure to operations in a high security and / or high cleanliness-controlled environment.
• Exposure to working in a highly integrated schedule environment where operations must execute in conjunction with customer testing / closeout work.
• Experience with Assembly and Test of aerospace hardware and/or ground support equipment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate proficiency in task execution with increasing levels of responsibility as the Person In-Charge of installation and test of critical, high-value mechanical and electrical flight hardware and GSE in support of payload integration for Launch.
• Clearly and concisely communicate task objectives, requirements, and obstacles to an integrated team of aerospace assembly & test technicians.
• Maintain close coordination with the spacecraft customer personnel and ULA mission integration to ensure integration with spacecraft interface controls and full compliance with mission unique requirements.
• Develop and maintain test procedures/plans, maintenance procedures/plans and other types of launch processing documents.
• Proactively engage with Launch Ops team and Denver team to ensure equipment is maintained in a state of readiness.
• Continually improve and develop design/process improvements that reduce cost and risk and/or improve vehicle/systems performance.
• Seek out additional opportunities for skills growth and cross training across launch operations.
• Support payload processing operations for commercial, planetary, and national security space missions.

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,' meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees