Mechanical Engineer 2 - Launch Site Project Engineer

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Mechanical Engineer 2 - Launch Site Project Engineer 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 United Launch Alliance is seeking a Mechanical Engineer 2 to support the Engineering and Infrastructure Major Projects team at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. This position will serve as a field-facing mechanical project engineer responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing maintenance, repair, and sustainment work for critical launch processing and launch support infrastructure. The role will focus on mechanical and structural facility systems within the Vertical Integration Facilities and Space Launch Complex 41, including movable platforms, doors, mechanisms, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, actuators, corrosion control repairs, concrete repairs, and related facility systems. This is a project execution and facility readiness role. The selected candidate will use engineering judgment, organization, technical writing, contractor coordination, and project management skills to help keep launch infrastructure safe, reliable, and ready to support processing operations. Required Education Bachelor Required Years of Experience Minimum of 2 years of related work experience Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline from an accredited college or university. Working knowledge of mechanical systems such as mechanisms, actuators, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, pumps, valves, movable platforms, doors, or electromechanical equipment. Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications, technical manuals, procedures, statements of work, contractor proposals, and/or project documentation. Ability to write clear technical scope documents that define what work is required, why it is required, and how the work should be executed. Strong organization skills,including the ability to track multiple systems, projects, deficiencies, maintenance activities, due dates, costs, risks, and action items at the same time. Ability to coordinate work across multiple groups and disciplines. Ability to communicate technical issues, project status, risks, and funding needs clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. Ability to work at heights, climb stairs and work outside for parts of the day. Ability to support occasional off-hour, weekend, or urgent work when required by launch processing schedules, maintenance windows, or emergent facility issues. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting maintenance, repair, construction, or modification of industrial facilities, aerospace facilities, launch facilities, manufacturing facilities, or mission-critical infrastructure. Experience serving as an owner’s representative, project engineer, maintenance engineer, construction coordinator, or technical project manager. Experience developing statements of work, technical requirements, estimates, schedules, funding requests, change requests, or contractor work packages. Experience coordinating contractor field work around operational constraints. Experience with hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, movable platforms, large doors, mechanical mechanisms, facility actuation systems, or PLC-supported mechanical equipment. Experience with corrosion control, coating systems, concrete repair, structural repair coordination, or facility sustainment programs. Experience creating and maintaining maintenance trackers, condition assessment matrices, readiness dashboards, action item logs, or other project control tools. Experience with SAP, Microsoft Project, Excel, SharePoint, Power BI, or other maintenance, project management, or reporting tools. Demonstrated ability to prioritize work based on safety, mission impact, operational impact, technical risk, cost, and schedule. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing leadership or cross-functional stakeholders. 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. 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. ULA is an equal opportunity employer. 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