Launch Site Mission Certification Engineer 2

5608BR

Cape Canaveral, FL

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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 150 consecutive missions doesn't just happen. It's credit to the commitment of our 2,500 team members and 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.

Together, 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!

Your Role: What you'll be doing

Do you love working near hardware, solving time-critical problems across multiple systems, and being a critical part of certifying every mission is ready for flight? As a Launch Site Mission Certification Engineer (MCE) you will be on the front line learning from and assisting the Sr. MCE in getting vehicles processed and certified for launch.

This position has openings in Avionics, Structures, and Propulsion Subsystems. Mission Certification Engineers (MCE) are responsible for owning and assessing system/subsystem readiness in terms of hardware conformance to design configuration & functional parameters during Launch Processing. The MCE will report to the Launch Site Certification Lead (LCL) and work closely with the Responsible Systems Engineers and VSE's. Duties may include (will vary based on your current domain of knowledge and experience):

• Support Launch Processing Schedules while implementing principles of mission success (ref CPS-063).
• Execute the necessary review of data, hardware, and procedures required to assess vehicle processing readiness for launch.
• Develop and maintain Engineering Walkdown Checklists
• Coordinate residual risk items with the Local Certification Lead and RSE.
• Coordinate Engineering significant anomalies with Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE), Authorized Systems Engineers (ASE), and Chief Engineers.
• Support definition of engineering close-out photo requirements
• Approve close-out photos taken by Launch Operations
• Approve launch site test results.
• Coordinate and possibly execute design changes when needed.
• Develop Standard Dispositions relative to Launch Operations
• Support driving timely dispositions for non-conforming hardware
• Travel as required.

This position may be filled at multiple levels/ categories based on your current role, education, and experience

Your Background: What education and experience you'll need

Requires a bachelor's degree and 2 - 6 years of experience.

Your Background: What skills you'll need

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline required.
• At least 0 to 6 years of applicable experience in the associated technical area.
• Familiar with launch vehicle design, and launch processing.
• Experience with issue resolution and working with cross-functional teams.
• Emerging knowledge on a vehicle system/subsystem.
• Ability to critically review inputs and identify missing or inconsistent information or data.
• Ability to build long-term relationships with internal and external customers by understanding their current and future needs, meeting commitments to customers on time and keeping them informed, seeking and using customer feedback.

Relocation Available

Yes

About ULA: What makes us different

Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, diversity and professional development for employees at all levels.

We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:

• 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
• Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees.
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work environments

Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.

Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 120.15 (e.g., U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. Also see 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).

ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other categories protected by law.

ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program. Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (English | Spanish ) and Right to Work poster ( English | Spanish ).

Interested in growing in your career with ULA?

Apply today. We look forward to learning more about you!

Job Category

Engineering