Requisition ID: 1881
Location: ULA - Decatur
Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available
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
United Launch Alliance (ULA) is seeking a Composite Structures Factory Support Engineering Leader 5 to lead an engineering team responsible for providing Composite Design engineering support to the build and certification for flight of Vulcan Composite Structures built at the Beyond Gravity facility in Decatur, AL, in order to create and sustain momentum in the factory and enable desired production rates.
This role is accountable for people, process, tools, and outcomes, including working “daily triage” of all engineering issues that arise during build and fabrication, the disposition of nonconformances (QNotes), conducting proactive engineering walkdowns to ensure adherence to engineering requirements and design intent, and executing the hardware certification process that will facilitate the turnover of hardware to our downstream customers that is free of defects and ready for flight.
In addition, this role is accountable for the maintenance and continuous improvement of the Payload Attach Fitting, Interstage Adapter and Heatshield components, including maintaining the specification maintenance and overseeing design updates.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide daily triage of all engineering issues that arise during build and fabrication.
- Disposition nonconformance (QNote) in conjunction with ULA Quality.
- Conduct proactive engineering walkdowns to ensure adherence to engineering requirements and design intent.
- Provide engineering resources and leadership to execute mission certification activities, ensuring technical rigor and compliance with internal and external requirements.
- Oversee emergent PAF, ISA and HS design efforts and maintenance of the component specifications.
- Own functional development for the organization, including people development, process definition, and deployment of engineering tools.
- Provide resources and at times leadership to facilitate issue resolution to meet cost, schedule, and technical objectives.
- Provide program and cost account management.
- Interface effectively with customer representatives (US Space Force, NRO, NASA, and Commercial) across technical, programmatic, and operational topics.
- Model and reinforce ULA’s One Team culture, as well as a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement through strong leadership and communication.
Required Education
Bachelor
Required Years of Experience
Minimum of 8 years of related work experience
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible engineering experience, plus a minimum of 2 years managing people, project management and/or team lead experience.
- Demonstrated experience leading engineering or production-support organizations.
- Proven ability to lead through influence and partnership in complex, cross-functional environments.
- Experience with program management, cost control, and organizational leadership.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to align teams and drive shared ownership.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Engineering or Business.
- Experience in aerospace, defense, or launch vehicle systems.
- Experience supporting mission certification or operations.
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.
