Propulsion Systems Engineer/Software Engineer 3

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 At ULA, as a Propulsion Systems Engineer for the ULA Software Department you are responsible for developing and testing integrated solutions related to the automated launch site command control & communication software. You will be applying fluids, thermodynamic, mechanical systems design, and systems engineering principles to develop and test requirements used to develop software that ensures the health and safety of the launch crew and launch vehicle during critical operations including launch. A core responsibility of the group is ensuring that changes driven from other groups are properly integrated into both Ground Fluids Software Requirements and Parameters. You will develop, update, and maintain software requirements and parameters for and within the ground fluids software, and verify and validate ground fluids software by performing option level and integrated testing of ground fluids software. Team members will support testing of launch pad and vehicle system interfaces with Ground Fluids Software. Be ready to support engineering, production, or launch activity that requires use of ground fluids software, or technical input/review of data related to the functioning of ground fluids software. You will work with a highly collaborative team in an Agile environment. You will engage with Product Owners, Technology Architects, Airborne and Ground Hardware Design Engineers, Launch Site Operators and Software Developers on cross-functional activities to design, develop, and test cutting-edge software and launch vehicle solutions. Responsible for developing new software products, implementing modern software design principles, resolving complex technical problems and providing solutions which are innovative and ingenious. Will be responsible for refining requirements, designing subsystems, developing code units and performing integration, test and validation of software. Will work with a highly collaborative team in an agile environment embracing a "fail fast" mentality (fail fast, fail often, react quickly and learn from every failure). Engage with Product Owners, Technology Architects, QA and/or Automation team members on cross-functional activities to design, develop, and test cutting edge software solutions. Required Education Bachelor Required Years of Experience Minimum of 4 years of related work experience Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related technical discipline with 4+ years of hands on industry experience Experience in the design, operation and/or control of pneumatic systems or cryogenic fluid systems that are used to transfer commodities Ability to assess and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and industry/government standards Experience with developing requirements and procedures for automated operations Experience with reading and navigating code for trouble shooting requirements and test observations Excellent verbal and written communication skills Experience working ina team environment Understanding and/or exposure to Linux Preferred Qualifications Ability to test and troubleshoot software Knowledge of launch vehicle design and/oroperation Hardware test experience Experience with lean-agile development and shared design philosophy Experience in Java and Python scripting 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. ULA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr United-Launch-Alliance-