Payload Accommodations Avionics Mission Integration Engineer 2

Job Overview & Responsibilities

This is an opportunity to join the ULA Payload Accommodations team as an electrical mission integration engineer. In this engineering position you will manage the electrical scope for integrating the Space Vehicle (SV) onto the ULA Launch Vehicle (LV). As the electrical mission integration engineer, you will interface directly with the SV customer team and have oversight responsibilities for all electrical mission activity which includes:

•  Acting as the single avionics point of contact for the SV customer and internal ULA mission integration team for assigned missions
• Responsibility for mission execution, including technical, cost, and schedule performance
• Integration of customer technical, schedule, and contractual requirements to assure successful integration of the SV with the launch system
• Presenting status and design details at customer meetings as well as program reviews
•  Coordination with other electrical engineering and payload accommodations disciplines for mission unique design implementation and analysis execution
• Coordination of integrated SV/LV testing and integrated operations at the launch site, including review of test procedures to ensure all mission unique electrical requirements are verified
• Providing day of launch support in the Denver Operations Support Center (DOSC)

This position also includes a project engineering role which may include development of new tools, conducting trade studies to optimize designs, and implementing design solutions to satisfy overall mission requirements. The position requires knowledge of system engineering, electrical sub-systems, design capability, analysis concepts, contract and subcontract processes, production processes, and excellent people skills. 

This role does require willingness to work extended hours, off-shifts and weekends at times as well as periodic travel to customer facilities and other ULA sites.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 2 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or other related field
• Basic understanding of electrical systems (control, power, communication, instrumentation)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (including presentations)
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage and prioritize tasks across multiple projects
• Aggressive about solving issues and acts with a sense of urgency
• Applicant must be a team player with the ability to adapt within a dynamic work environment, be goal-oriented with an acute attention to detail, and at times be willing to work extended hours, off shifts, and weekends
• Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Project engineering skills with experience leading multi discipline teams
• Knowledge and experience with prime contracts and subcontract management
• Proficiency and experience with cost/schedule tools and processes, including earned value management
• Must be willing to share experience, mentor junior engineers in the group, and lead by example
• Active TS/SCI security clearance is preferred
• Experience with electrical wire harnessing, RF/EMC interface compatibility, conducting trade studies, and reviewing engineering drawings is desired
• Extensive system engineering experience is preferred
• Two years of relevant electrical integration experience is preferred
• Experience working spacecraft interfaces in launch applications is preferred
• Experience working with NASA, Space Force, and Aerospace customers