Systems Test Engineer 1
About The Position
The Systems Test Engineer is based at ULA’s Decatur facility, where the Vulcan-Centaur rocket is built and tested. This role primarily supports propulsion system testing of the Centaur V Upper Stage and helps ensure successful rocket operation before delivery to the launch site. The engineer conducts component- and system-level tests in a team environment, interprets drawings and engineering requirements to develop test procedures, supports production milestones, and maintains test equipment to ensure readiness. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. No prior years of experience are required. The position requires familiarity with relevant engineering systems and data analysis and failure troubleshooting. Applicants must be U.S. Persons under ITAR requirements.
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 by ITAR 22 CFR 120.62.
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 team members work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
