SYSTEMS ENGINEER-RS 2 (1532BR)

Job Description:
United Launch Alliance is hiring a System Engineer to join our team! The System Engineer will operate out of our Centennial, CO offices. The ideal System Engineer candidate will be able to operate in a collaborative setting where they will work with a variety of teams where communication is key to success.

RS = Rocket Scientist
At ULA, it really is rocket science!
Are you interested in joining America's most experienced team of rocket scientists? Do you have what it takes to be a part of the most reliable rocket launch team - and soon the team to return humans to space from American soil? ULA is America's #1 space launch provider with 100% mission success on over 100 consecutive launches. Our vision is to Save Lives, Explore the Universe and Connect the World.

The System Engineer will perform as part of a multi-disciplinary team to establish and execute ULA Systems Engineering and Integration activities. The engineer will lead efforts to produce, analyze and document the design, integration and interface requirements for a launch vehicle system/sub-system. This position is responsible for the consistent application of systems engineering tools and processes to support ULA product development projects/programs.

The position also has a key role in continuous improvement of these same tools and processes. The position will perform system and subsystem integration ensuring that product development projects are fully integrated into the ULA launch systems. This position must work with and lead multi-disciplined project teams to evaluate and allocate customer/operational needs and develop system requirements. Supports all systems engineering activities including; a) requirements development and analysis, b) proposal support, c) risk, issue, and opportunity management, d) team and program execution planning, e) trade study development and management, f) TPM development and tracking, and g) requirements verification activities. Responsible for applying appropriate scaling of systems engineering activities commensurate with the specific project needs.

This position requires knowledge of Systems Engineering and Integration processes and tools. Experience performing system integration is highly desired. Knowledge of the existing and evolving launch system requirements and analysis/ design integration is desired.

This position requires the ability to perform tasks to meet critical milestones, and the engineer shall be an accomplished presenter for a customer audience, for PDR and CDR level briefings. The position requires the ability to develop project schedules, and then execute to them.

This position requires excellent written and oral communication proficiency in conjunction with organization skills necessary to maintain focus and achieve consensus within diverse multi-disciplined teams. Experience working with cross functional teams is desired. Internal and external customer interface activities will require strong communication skills. The successful candidate will be a self-starter able to work autonomously and perform in a collaborative environment.

• Responsible for System Integration across projects within ULA
• Lead the multi-functional process of System Integration through a rigorous Systems Engineering and Integration process
• Interface with customers and suppliers
• Implement and execute Systems Engineering and Integration processes
• Personally exemplify and promote integrity and ethical behavior.

Basic Qualifications:

- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science, chemistry, or material science

- 2 years of engineering and systems engineering experience or equivalent

- Experience working with existing and evolving launch systems requirements or Space Vehicle requirements

- Experience supporting cross-functional teams in the performance of requirements analysis, development, integration, and verification

-  Experience with Word, Excel, and Power Point to include the integration of charts for large presentations to customers

Preferred Requirements:

- Experience developing, implementing, and tailoring systems engineering processes

-  Experience developing, integrating, and verifying EELV or other Space Vehicle specifications and requirements

-  Verbal and written communication skills

- Organizational skills

- Experience working with and leading cross functional teams

- Ability to operate independently and work as part of a team

- Ability to develop solutions to a wide range of difficult engineering problems with imaginative, thorough, and practical ideas consistent with program/project objectives

How to Apply:

To be considered for a position, the candidate MUST APPLY ONLINE.  EMAIL/PHONE/FAX WILL NOT be accepted.  Please follow this link to apply to one of the following requisitions.  www.ulalaunch.com