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System Safety Engineer

Job in Centennial, Arapahoe County, Colorado, USA
Listing for: United Launch Alliance, LLC.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-10-18
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 121000 - 202000 USD Yearly USD 121000.00 202000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: System Safety Engineer 4

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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 & Responsibilities
  • Range Safety/FAA Coordinator for System Safety Engineering.
    • Focus on System Safety Requirements Managements.
    • Waiver/ELS and Requirement Tailoring Coordinator.
    • Mission Integration Support.
    • FAA Licensing Support.
    • Focal support of FTSR/RSSR deliverables for programs and upgrades.
      • Manages component updates for deliverables including but not limited to the FTS, RTS and AFSS.
  • Reviews launch vehicle and space vehicle system specifications and designs, their associated support equipment and facilities, and functional specifications and operations, to establish safety requirements and safety assessments for assigned systems.
  • Performs independent assessments and provides recommendations to system design and operational procedures to control or eliminate hazards.
  • Prepares safety documents as required to support ULA, Air Force, Range Safety, FAA, NASA, NRO, and Commercial customers.
  • Performs audits of operational areas and reports effectiveness of system safety program.
  • Participates in accident investigations involving damage to products or related facilities and assists in identification of causes and preventive/corrective actions.
  • Evaluates the interrelationship of system safety requirements and other aspects of concept design and development requirements to ensure the most cost effective program.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 8 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.
  • 8 + years of related experience (Masters degree substitutes for 2 years of experience).
  • Demonstrated ability to lead projects to successful completion.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently.
  • Demonstrated ability to plan and maintain schedule adherence for assigned work scope.
  • Demonstrated teamwork/interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated group presentation skills.
  • Limited domestic travel may be required (up to 25% depending on program needs).
  • Must be able to obtain a DoD Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Over 10 years of work experience.
  • Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
  • Previous work experience with Air Force, Range Safety, FAA, NASA, NRO, and Commercial customers.
  • Previous work experience in the space industry.
  • Comfortable working in a high pace environment, with different groups of people.
  • Strong ability to shift tasks based on the current needs of your projects.
  • Strong ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
  • Previous work experience in System Safety Engineering.

Summary Salary Range (forULA - Denver only):

$ - $

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The salary information shown above is a general…

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