Requisition ID: 1832
Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00
Location: ULA - Denver, ULA - Cape Canaveral
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 & ResponsibilitiesAs the Launch Systems Senior Leader you will be responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical performance for the following:
- Developing the strategic roadmap and acquisition strategy for all future Ground Support Equipment.
- Leading the team to integrate the non-recurring development, sustaining and launch support aspects of GSE to support the strategic roadmap.
- Lead the team to develop and execute the next-generation GSE architecture.
- Collaborate with Operations, Vehicle Design and Mechanical and Propulsion GSE organizations to provide sound business solutions.
- Other duties include developing estimates at completes (EAC), contract negotiations, CAM responsibilities and provide business status to senior leadership.
- Work with suppliers and partners to drive execution, reduce cost, improve efficiency.
- Actively manage risk through proactive mitigation.
- Establish continued development of our engineers, leads, and leaders through performance reviews, merits, and promotions for team along with creating immersive training activities.
- Work with avionics and GSE disciplines to align the workforce.
Required EducationBachelor
Required Years of ExperienceMinimum of 10 years of related work experience
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, and 10 years of experience in a relevant field.
- Minimum 4 years of leading teams.
- Demonstrated technical leadership experience leveraging teamwork and development opportunities.
- Project/program level schedule and budget development, tracking and reporting experience.
- Experience estimating and creating proposals.
- Experience with personnel management, including development/growth and improvement.
- Experience leading integrated development.
Preferred Qualifications- Understanding of electro-mechanical and/or propulsion interfacing, comm systems, ground support equipment development and validation.
- Personal involvement with implementing, maintaining and troubleshooting electrical systems / circuits.
- Experienced in reviewing and releasing designs.
- Understanding of obsolescence importance and life-cycle replacement concepts.
- Detailed knowledge of system integration and test.
- Experience working with contractors.
- Experience with production and launch operations.
- Experience briefing senior leaders and customers.
- Experience developing technical and cost proposals.
- CAM knowledge and processes.
- Program management skills.
- Experience developing and leading teams.
- Experience leading and developing leads and leaders.
- Experience briefing Sr. Leadership, customers and stakeholders.
- Ability to tackle and fix complicated cross organizations challenges and conflicts.
Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denver, ULA - Cape Canaveral only): $164,324.00 - $305,173.00
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 () 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
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