Systems Engineer 4
Date: Jun 25, 2026
Location: Centennial, CO, US, 80112
Company: United Launch Alliance
Requisition ID: 1815
Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00
Location: ULA - Denver
Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available
Travel Requirements: 25%
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
Job Overview
This position supports ULA’s Vulcan Development organization, contributing to upgrades to the Vulcan Centaur launch system and development activities that expand ULA’s future launch capabilities. Level 4 Systems Engineers are technical leaders and senior integrators on the cross-functional development teams. This role requires deep engineering expertise, broad system understanding, and the ability to drive technical strategy, integrate across subsystems, mentor the engineering community, and shape digital engineering execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead multidisciplinary integration across with cross-technology airborne development teams.
- Own system-level requirements, architecture definition, and verification strategy.
- Lead complex technical analyses, subsystem interactions, and failure investigations.
- Drive major trade studies and provide technically authoritative recommendations.
- Shape SE processes, digital engineering workflows, and configuration-controlled system artifacts.
- Mentor and coach engineers across the organization; elevate technical rigor and critical thinking.
- Represent systems engineering in enterprise-wide technical forums and cross-program alignment activities.
- Drive high-visibility review products and strategic technical decision packages.
- Champion Agile principles and help teams apply Agile ways of working to accelerate learning, improve integration cadence, and increase delivery effectiveness.
Required Education
Bachelor
Required Years of Experience
Minimum of 6 years of related work experience
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university.
- Deep technical expertise in one or more engineering domains relevant to launch vehicles (propulsion, structures, avionics, FSW/GSW, etc.).
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through complex technical integration challenges.
- Experience defining system architecture, performance allocations, verification logic, and integration plans.
- Strong engineering judgment and ability to guide technical decisions with minimal oversight.
- Experience leading major design reviews and presenting to technical leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
- Recognized technical influencer able to elevate SE discipline across projects and teams.
- Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor integrators and early-career engineers.
- Proven ability to synthesize complex engineering information and communicate clearly to senior leadership, peers, and customers.
- Capability in digital engineering / MBSE, including model architecture development, model fidelity expectations, digital thread integration, and model governance.
- Experience leading digital engineering adoption or contributing to enterprise-level MBSE transformation.
- Experience leading Agile teams or shaping Agile behaviors across.
Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denver only): $121,307.00 - $202,178.00
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