CAD Drafting and Configuration Engineer 3

Requisition ID: 1821

Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00

Location: ULA - Denver

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: None/Infrequent

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

As a Design Modeling and Configuration Engineer with ULA you will be collaborating with an innovative technical team, you will work to create and maintain software, hardware, and documentation configuration baselines through the use of the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) System, Teamcenter Review. You will update, and process electrical and mechanical design changes to ensure compliance with modeling and design standards while ensuring compliance to engineering and configuration management procedures, company and industry standards.

The role will include duties and responsibilities such as:

• Ensuring that all engineering change requests are appropriately documented, reviewed, approved, and communicated in a timely manner.
• Generating, populating, and submitting change requests including manage compilation and synthesis of impact analyses.
• Executing and implementing change notices (ensure that the checklist of change implementation activities fully completed, including validating the completion of changes to the Engineering and Manufacturing Bills of Materials, and setting effectivity for changes.)
• Generating insights into the integrity and efficacy of the change process, including calculating the cost of change, tracking the speed and rate of rework of changes etc.
• Managing and curating the program configuration data needed for critical design gate reviews.
• Working with Configuration Management Analysts to ensure that that critical data is captured, recorded and distributed.
• Analyzing product baselines (EBOM, MBOMs etc.) in Teamcenter for compliance to industry and organization standards.
• Supporting configuration management reviews and audits, including FCA/PCA and provide direction before, during and after the events to prevent or resolve issues.
• Performing periodic audits of as-built records as product definition data in Teamcenter (EBOM, MBOM etc.)
• Working with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain teams, to understand proposed design changes and their impact.
• Working with stakeholder teams (Engineering, Manufacturing etc.) to conduct thorough impact assessments to identify potential risks and implications of proposed changes, working closely with stakeholders to devise mitigation strategies.
• Provide CAD tool user support
• Develop and manage large complex 3D model structures to define the completed engineering design
• Producing and manipulating 3D visualizations for design integration, visual comprehension and understanding of complex designs and structures
• Develop alternative 3D models to perform leading edge technology efforts, such as model based definitions, additive manufacturing (3D printing) and proposed vehicle designs
• Driving the future of digital engineering and manufacturing at ULA.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 4 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, nuclear, manufacturing or related technical field from an accredited college or university.
• Proven Manufacturing Engineering experience (Product structure, parts, drawings and requirements management).
• Zuken, NX, Creo or other CAD modeling experience
• Demonstrated experience working in a high rigor environment (aerospace, automotive, security systems, medical devices, nuclear, etc.).
• Familiar with configuration management principles and practices.
• Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) and/or data management toolsets for configuration management of complex products.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously such as engineering review efforts and CAD efforts
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Self-motivated to manage and close on assignments
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications
• Available to support launch and issues outside of business hours
• Strong organizational and documentation skills
• Knowledge of configuration management processes and procedures
• Experience working to EIA-649, ISO and AS9100 requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace industry.
• Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) ASME Y 14.5
• Proficient in technical writing of processes and procedures.
• Experience with Teamcenter, Teamcenter Requirements, Teamcenter Quality, Confluence & JIRA.
• Database skills with SQL, queries, etc.
• Experience with Teamcenter or Windchill PLM Software
• Experience with configuration identification, change control, status accounting, audit and data management
• Experience working in a Model Based Enterprise (MBE) environment
• Experience with launch operations
• Ability to present in front of customers and working with customers
• Be willing to acknowledge fault immediately and learn from the mistake
• Be open to constructive feedback

Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denver only): $94,862.00 - $158,103.00

Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a candidate's experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity, market and business considerations. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in addition to base pay.

What makes ULA 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, engagement 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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. 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.

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).

Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process. A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted