Embedded Flight Software Engineer 4

Requisition ID:2205

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!

At ULA, as an Embedded FLight Software Engineer 4,you will

• Author and drive the appropriate processes for capturing system and implementation requirements. Establish acceptance criteria and plan integration and test activities.
• Participate in and provide team vision for increment planning and backlog grooming.
• Take ownership of the team backlog and the subsequent implementation.
• Apply the appropriate standards, processes, procedures throughout the system development life cycle to support the generation of products such as preflight, flight control, flight test systems, man-rated subsystems, propellent sub-systems and other mechanical and electrical systems and controls.
• Responsibilities may include interfacing with customers, suppliers, application users and other technical and support personnel.
• Expected to understand, implement, and coach technical concepts to team members. In this position, you may act as a technical lead or Product Owner to deliver operational and enabling capabilities essential to Space Launch Vehicles.
• May act as a hands-on developer to deliver operational and enabling capabilities designed to meet real-time requirements for an embedded flight control 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.
• Works with and guides development team(s) across the full software lifecycle by refining requirements, designing subsystems, implementing code modules, and building integration, component, and unit tests to verify the software.
• Conceptualize and implement the most effective software development strategies using state of the art Artificial Intelligence tooling.
• Will 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 cutting-edge software solutions.
• Work with technical leaders to ensure software engineering best practices are used to development top-notch solutions.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 6 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field from an accredited college or university
• Demonstrated technical leadership of software engineering teams and/or projects
• Ability to make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with large-scale, safety critical, embedded software projects
• Experience with C and/or C++ software development on embedded systems
• 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
• Excellent ability to communicate technical content to collaborator

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with large aerospace or government customers (e.g., NASA, DoD, ESA) and familiarity with their development, verification, and documentation processes.
• Experience with Python, Perl, Javascript and other scripting languages
• Experience with one or more of the following modern software development practices: Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
• Agile Methodologies- Test Driven Development (TDD)
• Hands-on experience with embedded software development for aerospace, robotics, or hobbyist platforms (e.g., Raspberry Pi, Arduino).
• Hardware/Microprocessor/Software Integration
• Familiarity with various communication protocols (Ethernet, RS-422, MIL-STD-1553)
• Familiarity with UML
• Familiarity with cloud technology (e.g. AWS)
• Familiarity with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
• Experience with rocketry

Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denver only): $131,365.00 - $218,941.00

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