Systems Test Engineer 3

United Launch Alliance•Centennial, CO

1d•$99,604 - $166,007•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! This position will support the ULA Enterprise through driving test execution of launch vehicle systems. This candidate will report to the Airborne Systems and Development Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test leader.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field is required from an accredited college or university.
Approx. 40%Travel Required, more during test campaigns.
4+ years of related Engineering experience.
Understanding of Systems Engineering principles, requirements verification, and validation methods.
Understanding of test design, requirements, and operations.
Experience leading cross-functional teams, trade study management, and risk management.
Good communicator, organized, develop schedules.

Nice To Haves

Experience and background with previous development programs to design / build a new product from scratch or enhance an existing product is preferred.
Experience with system level design reviews or major gate reviews (e.g. SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.) and presenting to a diverse customer audience.
Experience with integrated system level testing Structural, Dynamic, Environmental, Propulsion).
Experience with instrumentation, sensors, and DAQ systems.
Familiarity with the Test-Like-You-Fly philosophy.
Knowledge of Aerospace/Defense systems.

Responsibilities

Cross-functional technical integration on test requirement development, test scope, management of schedules, test article builds, instrumentation, logistics, test planning, and test house selection to execute the test.
Compliance with ULA processes governing test planning and execution, author and review test report summaries, test requirement documents, and SOWs and facilitate the release process of these documents.
Driving the development and technical convergence of test requirements, lead test integration efforts, establish test methods, and operational process development.
System Test trade study development and management.
Risk, issue, and opportunity management as it relates to the applicable test campaign.
Requirements verification activities, customer relationship communication, proposal support, and Gate Review preparation and execution.
Working with the cross-functional test team to generate and lead Test Readiness Reviews (TRR).
Being able to lead through influence to work with the broader organization.
Driving continuous improvement in test processes and automation.
Ensuring all testing complies with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.