Controls Engineer 5

Requisition ID: 1041

Location:ULA - Decatur

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

Designs, develops, and supervises all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery.

Responsible for the installation and technical support of PLC based hardware and software.

Highly analytical and uses these skills to examine and improve processes in order to increase productivity effectively, efficiently, and safely.

Performs troubleshooting and eliminates control systems issues and handles controls projects.

Maintains configuration control of current PLC source codes and modifies according to engineering design changes.

Has the proven capability to program CNC to work with vision systems for automated welding, laser etch, and laser penetration cuts based on engineering tolerancing and need.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 8 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field from an accredited college or university.

Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) experience

Understanding of automation controls implementation capability:

Siemens HMI Programming (WinCC TiA Portal) experience

Kuka/Fanuc robot programming experience

Cognex Vision System programming experience

Multiple machine interface integration experience

Engineering model and program simulation experience

Off Line Programming (OLP), to validate everything works the first time when installed on flight hardware and work is done without disrupting factory flow

Electrical schematic reading

Troubleshooting skills

Preferred Qualifications

Laser etch / marking programming experience

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.