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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 8, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 5, 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: 2322

Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00

Location: ULA - Denver

Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements: 10%

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

The ULA Advanced Programs (AP) team is a multidisciplinary group that helps shape the evolution of future ULA launch vehicles, performs architectural trade studies, develops concepts for future product offerings, supports proposal development, creates technology development roadmaps, and develops new technologies through prototype builds. As a System Engineer for Advanced Programs, you will be leading design efforts to develop future enhancements for Vulcan-Centaur and other launch vehicles. You will ensure that subsystems function together as an integrated system, translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications, and lead cross-functional teams during concept development.

Responsibilities include:

  • Executing early program systems engineering activities
  • Leading requirements development, including functional analysis, timeline analysis, requirements allocations,capturing stakeholder expectations,decomposing system requirements down to the subsystem and component levels, interface definition, and use of Model-Based System Engineering (MBSE) tools
  • Leading concept development, including trade study planning / execution, and working with other technical disciplines to ensure the overall design meets mission needs
  • Leading systems analysis, including system modeling, failure mode analysis, do no harm analyses, test method definition, and risk / issue / opportunity management
  • Technical team leadership, including execution planning, technical decision making, requirements verification activities, and customer communication
  • Support to business development and proposal preparation, including Gate Review preparation and proposal writing
  • Performing systems integration activities across a small multidisciplinary team
  • Ensuring technical excellence and customer satisfaction

We are looking for team members with a passion for the space industry, who enjoy solving complex problems and can work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 6 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related technical field.
  • Knowledge of Systems Engineering principles, practices, processes, and tools; with an understanding of practical implementation of those processes
  • Experience with leading multi-disciplinary engineering project teams
  • Proficiency in generating, allocating, and verifying requirements for aerospace applications
  • Experience with technology development design, development, planning, and testing
  • Proficient with Teamcenter, MS Office, MS Project, requirement management tools, and/or MBSE tools
  • Familiarity with an Agile/Scrum framework
  • Experience with leading design reviews (e.g. SRR, SDR, PDR, etc.)
  • Experience with aerospace systems, preferably including launch vehicle systems.
  • Experience with proposal development and proposal team leadership
  • Technical knowledge in areas that drive aerospace design such as structural analysis and design, propulsion analysis and design, electrical analysis and design, software development, or system analysis.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong delegation and empowerment skills
  • Must be a US Citizen and able to obtain and maintain a US Government clearance if required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with ULA system engineering processes and procedures
  • Applicable experience in ULA launch vehicles
  • Familiarity with MBSE or SysML
  • Experience working with subcontractors, including development of specifications and statements of work

Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denver only): $115,669.00 - $192,782.00

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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