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United Launch Alliance (ULA)
United Launch Alliance (ULA)
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
ConsultingLogisticsManufacturing
United Launch Alliance (ULA) is a space launch company focused on expanding reliable and commercial access to orbit. Its next-generation Vulcan rocket supports missions for government and commercial customers, including NASA crew transport initiatives. With expertise spanning aerospace manufacturing, launch operations, logistics, and technical consulting, ULA develops and delivers launch services for missions that extend humanity’s reach into space.
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Software Engineer 3, Ground Systems — ULA, Centennial, Colorado

Develop command-and-control software for United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rockets. Build and maintain real-time systems used in manufacturing, testing, and launch operations.

USUnited StatesCOColorado
$113,122 – $188,537 / year
On-siteFull-timeMiddleSeniorEnglish RequiredFull-stack EngineerSoftware Engineer
C++LinuxPythonSDLC

Description

  • Develop and maintain software for command, control, and monitoring of the Vulcan launch vehicle’s avionics and electrical ground support equipment.
  • Apply modern design principles to solve complex technical challenges.
  • Collaborate with Product Owners, Technology Architects, QA, and Automation teams in an Agile environment.
  • Design, develop, and test software solutions.
  • Provide technical leadership and hands-on development for operational and enabling capabilities with hard real-time requirements.
  • Independently define and develop solutions with minimal direction.
  • Lead, guide, and train less experienced engineers.
  • Help deliver mission-critical software for launch vehicle manufacturing, preflight testing, and launch countdowns.
  • Support launch events by remotely shadowing launch operations teams.
  • Design, develop, operate, and maintain software, firmware, and computing systems.
  • Integrate software with launch systems and take ownership of assigned programs, projects, or project components.
  • Apply software development life cycle standards, processes, procedures, and tools.
  • Create engineering applications, including display, mechanical control, and electrical control systems for rocket operations.
  • Collaborate with customers, suppliers, application users, and technical and support personnel.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field from an accredited college or university.
  • At least 4 years of related professional experience.
  • Experience working on an Agile development team.
  • Experience independently designing, developing, and delivering solutions to complex software and hardware problems.
  • Experience presenting hardware and software system architectures and designs to internal audiences and external customers.
  • Experience authoring, executing, and reviewing software across the full software development life cycle.
  • Experience with object-oriented design and programming languages.
  • Experience with C or C++.
  • Experience with software configuration management practices.
  • Experience with Agile methodologies.
  • Experience with Test-Driven Development.
  • Experience applying software design principles.
  • Experience with configuration management practices and tools such as Git.
  • Experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery.
  • Applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR 22 CFR 120.62.
  • Preferred experience designing and architecting software for complex solutions.
  • Preferred experience serving as a technical lead on software development efforts.
  • Preferred experience guiding, training, or mentoring less experienced engineers.
  • Preferred experience with Python.
  • Preferred experience with real-time Linux systems, timing-critical hardware and software, secure software development, command-and-control systems for ground support or industrial control applications, or aerospace, launch, or defense systems.
  • Preferred: experience with real-time Linux-based operating systems
  • Preferred: expertise developing and troubleshooting timing-critical hardware and software systems
  • Preferred: experience with secure software development practices
  • Preferred: experience with command-and-control software for ground support equipment, industrial control systems, or similar safety-critical applications

Benefits

  • 401(k) matching plus an additional employer contribution.
  • Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Flexible work environments.
  • A 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
  • Relocation assistance may be available.

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