United Launch Alliance

Rockets for national security and NASA

Controls & Automation Engineer 3

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCape Canaveral, FL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics field from an accredited college or university.
At least 4 years of related work experience.
Experience in software development, integration, activation, or qualification testing in industrial automation systems, including distributed control systems, programmable logic controllers, human-machine interfaces, and supervisory control and data acquisition systems.
Experience with digital and analog input/output control.
Experience with proportional-integral-derivative control and tuning.
Experience with configuration management for industrial control systems.
Experience with graphical user interface development and programming.
Demonstrated experience with programmable logic controllers and programming in Ladder Logic, Structured Text, and Function Block.
Distributed control system or programmable logic controller communication experience with Modbus, MatrikonOPC, and IP/TCP.
Experience with Windows operating systems, including registries, DCOM, networking, user privilege configuration, system administration, security, and Group Policy.
Must be a U.S. Person as defined in ITAR 22 CFR 120.62.

Responsibilities

Design, operate, and maintain fixed and portable ground environmental control systems used to support launch vehicle operations.
Maintain, operate, troubleshoot, and design distributed control systems, programmable logic controllers, and human-machine interfaces used to control environmental control systems and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.
Create statements of work, requests for proposals, process flow diagrams, piping and instrumentation diagrams, and engineering design packages for new controls and automation projects.
Direct, oversee, and manage implementation of new projects, including contractor coordination, requests for information, scheduling, construction, and activations.
Support day-to-day operations, mission-specific testing, launch processing milestones, and launch operations.
Maintain supervisory control and data acquisition networks, configuration management of programmable logic controller and human-machine interface software, and instrumentation including sensors, valves, and analyzers.
Interface with customers, suppliers, application users, and other technical and support personnel.
Conduct multidisciplinary research and collaborate with equipment designers and hardware engineers in planning, designing, developing, and using automated control systems.
Determine computer user needs and advise hardware designers on machine characteristics affecting software control systems, including storage capacity, processing speed, and input/output requirements.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with C++ and UNIX.
Experience with Schneider Electric programmable logic controllers and human-machine interfaces.

Requisition ID: 1980

Location: ULA - Cape Canaveral

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 Controls & Automation Engineer 3, you will be a member of the Engineering and Infrastructure department, responsibilities include:

The design, operation, and maintenance of ground (fixed and portable) environmental control systems (ECS) systems used in support of launch vehicle operations
Maintain, operate, troubleshoot, and design Distributed Control Systems (DCS), Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) used to control Environmental Control Systems and HVAC
Create Statements of Work, RFPs, Process Flow Diagrams, P&IDs, and engineering design packages for new controls and automation projects
Direct, oversee, and manage the implementation of new projects - including contractor coordination, RFIs, scheduling, construction, and activations
Support day-to-day operations, mission unique testing, launch processing milestones, and launch operations
Maintain SCADA networks, configuration management of PLC/HMI software, and instrumentation (sensors, valves, analyzers)
The position interfaces with customers, suppliers, application users, and other technical and support personnel
Conducts multidisciplinary research and collaborates with equipment designers and/or hardware engineers in the planning, design, development, and utilization of automated control systems
Determines computer user needs, and advises hardware designers on machine characteristics that affect software control systems, such as storage capacity, processing speed, and input/output requirements

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 4 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field from an accredited college or university
Software development, integration, activation, and/or qualification testing experience specifically in industrial automation - DCS, PLCs, HMIs, SCADAs
Experience with digital and analog input/output control
Experience with PID control and tuning
Experience with configuration management as it relates to industrial control systems
Experience with graphical user interface development and programming
Demonstrated experience with Programmable Logic Controllers, programming in Ladder Logic, Structured text, and Function Block
DCS/PLC Communication experience - Modbus, MatrikonOPC, IP/TCP
Windows operating system experience (registries, DCOM, Networking, user privilege configuration, system administration, security, Group Policy)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with C++ and UNIX
Experience with Schneider Electronics PLCS and HMIs

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.

About the Company

United Launch Alliance

Rockets for national security and NASA

ULA builds launch vehicles for national security, NASA and commercial space missions. Its rockets are designed to reach challenging and distant orbits and deliver highly accurate payload insertions, offering wide orbital flexibility for different mission profiles. The company’s approach centers on providing reliable, direct-to-orbit capabilities tailored to meet customers’ needs for secure national missions, space agency programs, and commercial launches. The goal is to expand access to space by offering dependable, precise launches that can place payloads into the specific orbits required by each mission.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Debt Financing
Total funding: $1.6B
Headquarters: Centennial, CO
Founded: 2006

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