Systems Test Engineer 1

ULA•Pueblo, CO

3d•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! Job Overview & Responsibilities Become one of the most sought-after test engineers in the country. Participate in various forms of testing for United Launch Alliance. The Pueblo Prop Shop is ULA’s primary testing facility. Here , we design and conduct critical development and qualification tests for components and systems used in orbital launch vehicles and the Vulcan rocket. Tests you will be a part of include: Structural Testing Dynamic Testing (Shock and Vibration) Cryogenic Compatibility Testing High Pressure Pneumatics and Flow Testing Destructive Non-Destructive Testing Electrical Testing Opportunities to gain project management, test engineering, and leadership experience will come from the following responsibilities. Candidates will be expected to work as a part of a team to design and achieve test goals. Gathering requirements from assigned tests from both paper documents and coordination with test directors/customers. Developing test setups that satisfy those requirements and mimic the flight like conditions that the Test Article may experience during the Vehicles flight to Orbit. Tests can span from a few weeks to several months depending on the size and complexity, requiring each engineer to balance between hands on work (test setup build and testing) and conceptual design and team management to succeed. Apply technical engineering knowledge and expertise in the completion of all aspects of an identified project, including technological considerations, cost/financial administration, and schedule management Be part of a production environment, assembling and testing flight hardware to verify functionality, workmanship, find anomalies and non-conformances, and ensure the product will work in flight as intended by the design.

Requirements

Engineering or Science Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Robotics, Industrial or similar
CAD 3D Modeling Experience NX/Autodesk/Solidworks
Pneumatics or Hydraulics Knowledge
Statics and Dynamics Knowledge
Basic Electrical Knowledge
Blue Print technical Drawing Experience
U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual).

Nice To Haves

Cryogenics Experience (Liquid Nitrogen, Hydrogen or Oxygen)
Previous Test Lab Experience
Structural Analysis
Thermodynamics Knowledge
Advanced Electrical Programming/Coding (C++, Python, Labview)
Previous experience using Instrumentation, Transducers, and Data Acquisition systems such as the following: Pressure, Load Cells, Strain Gages, LVDT, Thermocouples, RTDs Dewetron, Dewesoft, National Instruments Data Collection Systems

Responsibilities

Gathering requirements from assigned tests from both paper documents and coordination with test directors/customers.
Developing test setups that satisfy those requirements and mimic the flight like conditions that the Test Article may experience during the Vehicles flight to Orbit.
Balancing between hands on work (test setup build and testing) and conceptual design and team management to succeed.
Apply technical engineering knowledge and expertise in the completion of all aspects of an identified project, including technological considerations, cost/financial administration, and schedule management.
Be part of a production environment, assembling and testing flight hardware to verify functionality, workmanship, find anomalies and non-conformances, and ensure the product will work in flight as intended by the design.