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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 8, 2026.

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United Launch Alliance is an American aerospace company and launch service provider formed as a joint venture between Lockheed Martin and Boeing. Headquartered in Centennial, Colorado, the company designs, manufactures, and operates heavy-lift rocket systems, including the Atlas V and the next-generation Vulcan Centaur. By providing reliable orbital launch capabilities, it supports critical national security missions for the U.S. Department of Defense, scientific exploration programs for NASA, and commercial satellite deployments.

Requisition ID: 2251

Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00

Location: ULA - Denver

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

At ULA, as a Ground Software Development Engineer 2 in Ground Software Modernization you will act as a hands-on developer to deliver operational and enabling capabilities designed to meet the requirements for ULA's ground software system.

As a Ground Software Development Engineer 2 you will:

  • Will act as a hands-on developer to deliver operational and enabling capabilities designed help modernize the ground software system.
  • Responsible for designing, developing and documenting software products. Design and develop using modern software principles, resolving complex technical problems and provide solutions which are innovative and ingenious.
  • Develop across the full software lifecycle by refining requirements, designing subsystems, implementing code modules, and building integration, component, and unit tests to verify the software.
  • Work with a highly collaborative team in an agile environment. Expected to use appropriate standards, processes, procedures and tools throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of Flight Software.
  • Engage with Product Owners, Technology Representatives, Architects, QA and automation team members on cross-functional activities to design, develop, and test software solutions.
  • Work with technical leaders to ensure software engineering best practices are used to development top-notch solutions. Mentor less-experienced engineers to develop their knowledge and efficiency.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 2 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field from an accredited college or university
  • Experience with C/C++ and Python programming
  • Experience with Object Oriented Design
  • Experience with Linux
  • Embraces lean-agile development and shared design philosophy
  • Understanding of Software Configuration Management practices and tools such as git
  • Embraces using AI-Assisted tooling in all aspects of development

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with one or more of the following modern software development practices:
    • Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
    • Agile Methodologies- Test Driven Development (TDD)
  • Experience with JIRA, Confluence, and/or GitLab
  • Hardware/Microprocessor/Software Integration
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with UML

Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denver only): $92,783.00 - $154,638.00

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 (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

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