Communication Systems Engineer 2

Requisition ID: 1006

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 member of the Launch Operations Engineering and Infrastructure Operational Facility Systems team, Communications, Video, and Data Networks group, responsibilities include:

Operation, maintenance, security, and architecture evolution of launch site data and communication systems networks, including all supporting computer embedded processor systems

Design, operate and maintain communication systems, subsystems for communication networks, data links, multiplexing and de-multiplexing solutions, digital Operational Voice Systems, signal coding and modulation schema, digital radio/communications technology, and network architecture design & system security (including wide and local area networks)

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 2 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's in electrical or computer engineering, computer science, or relevant technical field from an accredited college or university

Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience

Experience with communications and data network management software and Linux or Unix operating systems

Previous experience with system administration of Operational Voice Systems (Quintron DICES)

Experience with Telemetry Transport

Experience with Video (Cameras including Thermal, Transport & Distribution, Display including Video Walls)

Copper and Fiber Optics experience (Design, Deployment, Maintenance, Documentation)

Network and voice maintenance experience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Windows PowerShell, BASH UnixShell for Linux, and Ansible Shell

Radiofrequency skills including experience with Pulse Code Modulation (PCM) Transport systems and calculation of RF power levels

IT Automation - Knowledge/experience of using Ansible Playbooks to execute SQL (Structured Query Language) functions on relational databases.

Cisco Switch - Programming, Maintenance

AutoCAD / Revit / Visio

Network Security, Monitoring (SolarWinds)

Timing experience (Countdown distribution & displays, GPS Receivers)

Public Address / Aural Warning [Processing, Distribution, Broadcast (speakers)]

Land Mobile Radio (End Item Programming & Maintenance, Base station interfaces)

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.