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Systems Engineering Leader 5

United Launch Alliance
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Florida, Cape Canaveral
Itl Warehouse Building 70510 (Show on map)
Apr 02, 2025
Requisition ID: 946 Location:ULA - Cape Canaveral 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 As a Systems Engineering Leader 5, this individual manages all phases of program operations, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance align with objectives. They lead a cohesive team, develop key program documents, and collaborate across functions to manage resources and risks. They oversee supplier integration, track performance, and drive process improvements to achieve program goals. The job responsibilities will include leading a team required to execute, but not limited to the following: Manifest Planning, Scheduling and Program Integration Manifest coordination, scheduling transportation of major flight hardware Daily schedule coordination and deconfliction Build ahead storage and management of flight hardware storage / staging Incorporating enterprise schedule requirements Mission Support Procedure administration and coordination Internal readiness review meetings Procedure table-tops, as required Customer administrative requirements Sustainment Commodity and propellant forecasting Contracting support for Base / Range scope Field Integration Integration of launch operations enterprise control points Coordinate with launch operations stakeholders on field support Ensures tools, parts, paperwork are ready with workplace organized Scouting in advance of launch operations execution Required data collection Base Support Coordinates external support functions - CCSFS and KSC Base Support coordination (Security, Safety, Labs, Cranes, etc.) Coordination of pipeline usage, tanker offloads, and neighboring conflicts Continuous Improvement Lead program through cost and span reduction efforts, reporting metrics and data collection Tracks performance, labor and schedule efficiency Required Education Bachelor Required Years of Experience Minimum of 8 years of related work experience Basic Qualifications Bachelors degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university Minimum of 8 years of experience which includes at least 2 years of managing people, project management, and/or team lead experience Continuous Improvement experience Ability to think strategically Ability to prioritize tasks effectively for self and teams Excellent communication, interpersonal, and facilitation skills Experience with task planning/budgeting/scheduling of resources Experience with problem definition and issue resolution process steps Preferred Qualifications Experience with Launch Operations Knowledge of Ground Support Equipment Cost Account Management experience Leadership or team lead experience Experience implementing Continuous Improvement projects Comfortable compiling and providing presentations to executive leadership Green Belt Certification is highly desired 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. 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.