Systems Test Engineer 1

ULA • Decatur, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Systems Test Engineer will work at ULA’s Decatur facility, the primary location for building and testing the Vulcan-Centaur rocket. The role focuses primarily on propulsion-system testing of the Centaur V Upper Stage and helps ensure successful rocket operation before delivery to the launch site. The engineer will work as part of a team to conduct component- and system-level testing, interpret engineering requirements, prepare test procedures, support production milestones, and maintain test equipment readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Familiarity with the operation of some or all of the following systems: pressure vessels, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical/avionics systems.
• Familiarity with data analysis and failure troubleshooting.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62, because the position requires use of ITAR-controlled information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience executing component- or system-level testing individually or as part of a team.
• Experience using instrumentation and data acquisition systems, such as pressure/temperature transducers, flow meters, multimeters, LabVIEW, and National Instruments data collection systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct component- and system-level tests as part of a team in accordance with engineering requirements and aerospace specifications.
• Interpret drawings and engineering requirements and generate test procedures.
• Support the production schedule as required to meet milestones.
• Maintain test equipment to ensure readiness.

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: Entry Level