Mission Certification Engineer 3 (Payloads-Mechanical Engineer)

Requisition ID: 2284 Location: ULA - Cape Canaveral Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available Travel Requirements: 10% 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 Do you enjoy working hands on with launch vehicle hardware, solving time critical cross system issues, and ensuring every mission is flight ready? As a Launch Site Mission Certification Engineer (MCE), you will help process and certify vehicles for launch from our Cape Canaveral facility. Serving as an engineering representative at the Launch Site, this role blends liaison and field engineering. You will act as a crucial bridge to Launch Operations-removing obstacles, driving mission success, and ensuring Design Center requirements are upheld. Current employees are encouraged to apply, even if you do not meet every listed qualification. This position focuses on Payload Accommodations. The MCE owns and assesses system and subsystem readiness, verifying hardware conformity and functional performance throughout Launch Processing. The role reports to the Launch Site Mission Certification Lead and works closely with Responsible Systems Engineers (RSEs) and Vehicle Systems Engineers (VSEs). This position is for a Payload Accommodations Mission Certification Engineer (MCE) Seeking Launch Vehicle Mechanical Engineers holding experience in one or more of the following specializations to join the Mission Certification Engineering team at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station: Composite and metallic structural and mechanical components Integration of major structural assemblies Thermal protection systems Responsibilities will include: Detect, diagnose, and resolve vehicle hardware non-conformances and performance anomalies Earn and hold Material Review Board certification Earn and hold a Mission Certification Engineer credential in assigned systems Visually inspect composite and metallic launch vehicle hardware to ensure conformance to design requirements Review test data to ensure systems are performing to specification and within family norms Ensure operations plans meet engineering intent Coordinate and execute design changes Coordinate Engineering significant anomalies with Responsible Systems Engineer (RSE), Authorized Systems Engineers (ASE), and Chief Engineers. Actively seek out and implement improvements to design, test, and operations processes Provide subject matter expertise on assigned systems to Launch Operations Using knowledge gained by being embedded with Operations, provide guidance to Design Center personnel on operational realities Document and present risk posture and launch readiness status to the Chief Engineers Support launches from the Engineering Support Area of the Launch Control Center as a member of the Day of Launch Anomaly Resolution #J-18808-Ljbffr United Launch Alliance, LLC.