System Safety Engineer 3

System Safety Engineer 3At United Launch Alliance, 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.Job Overview & ResponsibilitiesAbility to combine engineering knowledge, hazard analysis skills, and regulatory compliance expertise to ensure complex systems are designed, operated, and maintained safely. Hazard identification & risk assessment – Conduct safety assessments, hazard analyses and evaluate mechanical, electrical, chemical, and other risks. Safety planning & integration – Develop and implement safety management plans, integrate safety into system designs, and ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards. Verification & validation – Perform safety verification, validation, and testing; review designs and documentation for compliance. Incident investigation – Lead root cause analysis for safety incidents and implement corrective actions. Training & awareness – Deliver safety training programs and maintain safety culture. Regulatory compliance – Stay current on applicable safety laws, industry standards, and client requirements. Reporting – Prepare safety assessment reports, safety assurance records, and present findings to management or review boards.Required EducationBachelor Required Years of Experience Minimum of 4 years of related work experienceBasic QualificationsBachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited college or university. Ability to combine engineering knowledge, hazard analysis skills, and regulatory compliance expertise to ensure complex systems are designed, operated, and maintained safely. Perform safety verification, validation, and testing; review designs and documentation for compliance. Incident investigation – Lead root cause analysis for safety incidents and implement corrective actions. Prepare safety assessment reports, safety assurance records, and present findings to management or review boards.Preferred QualificationsHazard identification & risk assessment – Conduct safety assessments, hazard analyses and evaluate mechanical, electrical, chemical, and other risks. Safety planning & integration – Develop and implement safety management plans, integrate safety into system designs, and ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards. Verification & validation – Perform safety verification, validation, and testing; review designs and documentation for compliance. Incident investigation – Lead root cause analysis for safety incidents and implement corrective actions. Training & awareness – Deliver safety training programs and maintain safety culture. Regulatory compliance – Stay current on applicable safety laws, industry standards, and client requirements. Reporting – Prepare safety assessment reports, safety assurance records, and present findings to management or review boards.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.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.