Systems Test Engineer 2 - Launch Ops Payloads

Job Overview & Responsibilities

This engineering function is responsible for spacecraft customer integration and processing of flight hardware for Atlas V and Vulcan launch vehicles as well as the associated ground support equipment in a team-oriented environment based at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) with travel to Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB).

The Launch Operations Payloads Engineer RS-2 will:

• Demonstrate proficiency in task execution with increasing levels of responsibility as the Person In-Charge of installation and test of critical, high-value mechanical and electrical flight hardware and GSE in support of payload integration for Launch.
• Clearly and concisely communicate task objectives, requirements, and obstacles to an integrated team of aerospace assembly & test technicians.
• Maintain close coordination with the spacecraft customer personnel and ULA mission integration to ensure integration with spacecraft interface controls and full compliance with mission unique requirements.
• Develop and maintain test procedures/plans, maintenance procedures/plans and other types of launch processing documents – incorporating lessons learned from previous tasks and through coordination with various stakeholders.
• Proactively engage with Launch Ops team and Denver team to ensure equipment is maintained in a state of readiness – mods integrated and performed accurately and on time, maintenance performed accurately and on time.
• Continually improve and develop design/process improvements that reduce cost and risk and/or improve vehicle/systems performance.
• Seek out additional opportunities for skills growth and cross training across launch operations.
• Support payload processing operations for commercial, planetary, and national security space missions.
• This engineering function is responsible for spacecraft customer integration and processing of flight hardware for Atlas V and Vulcan launch vehicles as well as the associated ground support equipment in a team-oriented environment based at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (CCSFS) with travel to Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB).

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 2 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university.
• Experience with Assembly and Test of aerospace hardware and/or ground support equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, requirements and operating instructions for test/troubleshooting purposes.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical requirements to accomplish task objectives.
• Ability to work at elevated heights and small spaces.
• Availability to work extended hours, weekends, and 2nd or 3rd shifts as necessary to support vehicle processing and launch.
• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
• Availability for periodic travel to other ULA sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in aerospace or mechanical engineering.
• General understanding of launch operations processes and protocol.
• Exposure to operations in a high security and / or high cleanliness controlled environment.
• Exposure to working in a highly integrated schedule environment where operations must execute in conjunction with customer testing / closeout work.
• Two years of related aerospace, engineering, or systems test engineering experience.
• Active DoD (TS/SCI) is required to start.  US Citizenship is required.