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United Launch Alliance

Rockets for national security and NASA

Electrical Engineer 3

Electrical EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeCape Canaveral, FL, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university.
  • At least 4 years of related work experience.
  • Basic working knowledge of circuit theory, electrical design principles, and AC/DC voltage systems.
  • Proficiency in electrical design software such as AutoCAD and/or EPLAN.
  • Practical knowledge and application of NEC and NFPA 70/72 electrical codes and standards.
  • Ability to support field operations and maintenance in launch pad and processing environments, including certification or willingness to obtain certification for working at heights and confined-space entry.
  • Ability and willingness to travel to other ULA launch facilities as needed.
  • Ability to work in areas with hazardous rocket propellants and high-pressure gases.

Responsibilities

  • Support and maintain ground electrical and power systems across all ULA launch sites.
  • Lead the design, maintenance, and daily operations of facility electrical, power, and electromechanical systems.
  • Coordinate electrical support for launch operations, including scheduling, system readiness, and console support during testing and major events.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and contractors on the design, operation, and upkeep of new and existing electromechanical systems, including high-voltage infrastructure.
  • Plan and execute facility electrical validations and pre-launch checkouts, and ensure operational readiness.
  • Develop and update test procedures and maintenance documentation for primary and backup power systems, including 12 kV, 480 VAC, 120 VAC, and 24 V control systems.
  • Operate and maintain mobile electrical systems and hazardous commodity detection and monitoring systems.
  • Design, operate, and maintain programmable logic controllers (PLCs) or similar firmware-based control systems.
  • Support development of mission-specific electrical capabilities for launch facilities.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, with experience in electrical and/or power engineering.
  • Experience working with large, complex electromechanical systems in industrial or process-focused environments.
  • Knowledge of automatic transfer switches (ATS), uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), switchgear, backup generators, transformer disconnects, emergency lighting, motor control centers (MCCs), and three-phase motors.

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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