Systems Engineer 3
Date: Dec 9, 2025
Location: Centennial, CO, US, 80112
Company: United Launch Alliance
Requisition ID: 1444
Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00
Location: ULA - Denver
Relocation: No
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 technical expert on the Configuration Integration team you will be responsible to lead the team to drive and execute ULA's processes and procedures for Configuration Management and End Item Allocations.
- You will be a focal to the enterprise to support and maintain the configuration baseline via the allocation of End Items and reassignments as necessary.
- You will work across the value streams to enhance processes and create improvements while maintaining configuration control.
- You will be a primary point of contact for the enterprise for the Configuration Management team.
What you need:
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- Strong organizational and documentation skills
- Detailed knowledge of configuration management processes and procedures
- Experience with configuration identification, change control, status accounting, audit and data management
- Experience working to EIA-649, ISO and AS9100 requirements
Detailed knowledge of the ULA drawing release system and processes - Ability to review and assess data integrity against standards and train others to understand and adhere to those standards
- Perform data and document reviews and provide feedback for technical and program documentation
- Support the definition, analysis, and recommendation of Trade Study options related to system impacts
- Experience with production and launch operations
- Experience briefing senior leaders and customers
Ability to tackle and fix complicated cross organizations challenges and conflicts - Extensive Knowledge of Team Center
- Extensive Knowledge of Model Base Engineering
Required Education
Bachelor
Required Years of Experience
Minimum of 4 years of related work experience
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related echnical frield from an accredited college or university
- Minimum of 4 years’ experience with Configuration Integration or related field
- Developing and maintaining system requirements and baselines
- Collaborating with a diverse team to communicate system capabilities and requirements
- Experience reviewing technical products and acting as a technical interface
- Skills in developing and reviewing system engineering artifacts
- Demonstrated knowledge of engineering principles and practices
- Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
- Knowledge and application of Systems Engineering processes and one or more Systems Integration functions including:
a) System trade studies methodology and/or System modeling
b) Requirements and Interface Control Document (ICD) development
c) System Integration, Test and/or Verification
d) Test planning and execution with an understanding of all the interdependencies
e) Design reviews
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
- Knowledge of industry standard mechanical design principles, to include, but not limited to requirements management, Model Based System Engineering (MBSE)
- Demonstrated ability to team across organizational boundaries and geographical locations to collaborate with and influence others
- Ability to work effectively with Senior Leadership and Customers.
Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denver only): $95,773.00 - $159,622.00
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
Nearest Major Market: Denver