Systems Engineer

Relocation: Yes - relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: 25%

This position supports ULA’s Vulcan Development organization, contributing to upgrades to the Vulcan Centaur launch system and development activities that expand ULA’s future launch capabilities. Level 3 Systems Engineers act as independent integrators, bringing strong technical depth and engineering judgment. This role requires the ability to independently solve technical problems, influence team direction, and own systems engineering products with minimal oversight.

• Function as an independent integrator with cross-technology airborne development teams.
• Lead evaluation of customer/operational needs and drive requirements development, allocation, integration, and verification planning.
• Conduct technical analyses, fishbone/FMEAs, system performance assessments, and integration studies.
• Lead subsystem-level trade studies, develop technical recommendations, and present results to leadership.
• Support and guide cross-functional resolution of technical issues.
• Develop and maintain architecture, verification logic, and cross-discipline technical data.
• Support program execution planning and risk/issue/opportunity management.
• Prepare content for major design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and influence technical decision-making.
• Appropriately scale systems engineering rigor based on project maturity and risk.
• Demonstrate an Agile mindset by driving incremental value, supporting iterative planning, and collaborating closely with cross-functional Agile teams.

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university.

Minimum of 4 years of related work experience.

• Strong technical depth in one or more engineering domains relevant to launch vehicles (propulsion, structures, avionics, FSW/GSW, etc.).
• Experience generating, allocating, and verifying requirements.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical efforts.
• Experience preparing for and participating in major design or gate reviews.
• Ability to influence technical direction without formal authority.

• Demonstrated proficiency in digital engineering / MBSE, including architecture modeling, behavioral modeling, or requirements-to-model traceability.
• Ability to diagnose integration challenges across subsystems using strong engineering fundamentals.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to translate technical data into actionable conclusions.
• Experience with tools such as Teamcenter, DOORS, Cameo/Magic Draw, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar to produce technically credible engineering outputs.
• Experience mentoring early-career engineers or leading focused technical activities.
• Experience working within Agile frameworks (e.g., Scrum) and contributing to Agile ceremonies and team workflows.

Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denver only): $99,604.00 - $

• 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
• Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work environments

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).

ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program.

Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires covered employees to follow a post-selection notification process.