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Composites Materials Engineer 5

United Launch AllianceEnglewood, COFull-time
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Compensation$140K - 234K a year

Lead materials engineering for composite structures manufacturing, address manufacturing non-conformances, conduct test programs, audit suppliers, support production, and drive continuous improvement. | Bachelor's degree in engineering plus 15+ years of carbon fiber composite manufacturing experience with expertise in multiple composite materials and processes, ability to travel up to 25%, and strong problem-solving skills. | Requisition ID: 1042 Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00 Location: ULA - Denver Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available Travel Requirements: 25% 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 • Act as lead Materials Engineer with a focus on the materials and processes used in large-scale composite structures manufacturing. • Address composite related manufacturing non-conformances and continuous improvement projects, implementing effective solutions to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality aerospace components. • Design and conduct composite test programs and analyze data related to materials qualification, design allowables, process improvements, and more. • Audit suppliers' composite fabrication processes and documentation, present findings and recommendations for materials and manufacturing process improvements. • Supporting production and development programs. Driving continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing processes, provide technical expertise to enhance our production capabilities. • Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineer team (Quality, Design, Systems, and Analyst) and Manufacturing to identify priorities, elevate barriers, and work projects to completion. • Demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges in a fast-paced environment. • Ability to lead root-cause and corrective action in a structured manner. • Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances and escapes are identified, then deploy corrective actions. • Develop and improve materials and manufacturing processes. Required Education Bachelor Required Years of Experience Please reference the Basic Qualification for minimum years of related work experience required Basic Qualifications • Bachelors degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university. • 15+ years of experience in carbon fiber composite manufacturing • Must have prior experience with at least 4 of the carbon composite materials and manufacturing processes below: • Carbon/Epoxy prepreg and aluminum honeycomb core • Laminate and composite sandwich layup techniques • Out-of-Autoclave curing processes • Composite design allowables development • Familiarity with NDI inspection of composite structures • Troubleshooting manufacturing issues, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective action • Ability to travel internationally and domestically, up to 25%. Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in materials engineering, mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related technical field from an accredited college or university. • Candidate would ideally have 15+ years of experience in carbon fiber composite manufacturing • Experience with carbon/phenolic composite systems • Experience with filament winding or tape place composite manufacturing • Experience with higher temperature composites (C/C or C/SiC) • Experience with use of Statistical Process Control (SPC) in a manufacturing environment • Experience with resolving complex and high-profile technical challenges in a dynamic setting • Excellent communication and time management skills • Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook, etc...) Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denver only): $140,198.00 - $233,663.00 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

Carbon/Epoxy prepreg and aluminum honeycomb core
Laminate and composite sandwich layup techniques
Out-of-Autoclave curing processes
Composite design allowables development
NDI inspection of composite structures
Root cause analysis and corrective action
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
MS Office proficiency
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Posted 3 months ago
UL

Composites Materials Engineer 5

United Launch AllianceCentennial, COFull-time
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Compensation$140K - 234K a year

Lead materials engineering for composite structures manufacturing, address non-conformances, conduct test programs, audit suppliers, support production and development, and drive continuous improvement. | Bachelor's degree in engineering plus 15+ years of experience in carbon fiber composite manufacturing with expertise in multiple composite materials and processes, ability to travel up to 25%, and strong problem-solving skills. | Requisition ID: 1042 Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00 Location: ULA - Denver Relocation: Yes- Relocation may be available Travel Requirements: 25% 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 • Act as lead Materials Engineer with a focus on the materials and processes used in large-scale composite structures manufacturing. • Address composite related manufacturing non-conformances and continuous improvement projects, implementing effective solutions to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality aerospace components. • Design and conduct composite test programs and analyze data related to materials qualification, design allowables, process improvements, and more. • Audit suppliers’ composite fabrication processes and documentation, present findings and recommendations for materials and manufacturing process improvements. • Supporting production and development programs. Driving continuous improvement initiatives, optimizing processes, provide technical expertise to enhance our production capabilities. • Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary engineer team (Quality, Design, Systems, and Analyst) and Manufacturing to identify priorities, elevate barriers, and work projects to completion. • Demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing challenges in a fast-paced environment. • Ability to lead root-cause and corrective action in a structured manner. • Perform root cause analyses when non-conformances and escapes are identified, then deploy corrective actions. • Develop and improve materials and manufacturing processes. Required Education Bachelor Required Years of Experience Please reference the Basic Qualification for minimum years of related work experience required Basic Qualifications • Bachelors degree in engineering or related technical field from an accredited college or university. • 15+ years of experience in carbon fiber composite manufacturing • Must have prior experience with at least 4 of the carbon composite materials and manufacturing processes below: • Carbon/Epoxy prepreg and aluminum honeycomb core • Laminate and composite sandwich layup techniques • Out-of-Autoclave curing processes • Composite design allowables development • Familiarity with NDI inspection of composite structures • Troubleshooting manufacturing issues, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective action • Ability to travel internationally and domestically, up to 25%. Preferred Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in materials engineering, mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering, or a related technical field from an accredited college or university. • Candidate would ideally have 15+ years of experience in carbon fiber composite manufacturing • Experience with carbon/phenolic composite systems • Experience with filament winding or tape place composite manufacturing • Experience with higher temperature composites (C/C or C/SiC) • Experience with use of Statistical Process Control (SPC) in a manufacturing environment • Experience with resolving complex and high-profile technical challenges in a dynamic setting • Excellent communication and time management skills • Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, Outlook, etc…) Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denver only): $140,198.00 - $233,663.00 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

Carbon/Epoxy prepreg and aluminum honeycomb core
Laminate and composite sandwich layup techniques
Out-of-Autoclave curing processes
Composite design allowables development
NDI inspection of composite structures
Root cause analysis and corrective action
Statistical Process Control (SPC)
MS Office proficiency
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Posted 3 months ago
United Launch Alliance

Software Engineering Internship - Summer 2026

United Launch AllianceEnglewood, COInternship
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Compensation$0K - 0K a year

Architect, design, develop, integrate, test, and deploy software products supporting embedded and simulation environments while maintaining engineering software infrastructure and supporting continuous integration and delivery. | Must be a current college student pursuing a STEM bachelor's degree with a minimum 2.9 GPA, able to work full-time for 10 weeks in summer 2026, and have experience in at least one specified programming language. | Requisition ID: 1294 Standard Weekly Hours: 40.00 Location: ULA - Denver 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 150 consecutive missions doesn't just happen. It's credit to the commitment of our 2,500 team members and the systems and processes we use to pull them together. As a ULA intern, you'll gain real-world work experience and exposure to life at the nation's premier space launch company. Together, 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 Software Engineering Intern at United Launch Alliance you'll gain hands-on experience and will have the opportunity to: • Architect, design, develop, integrate, tests and deploy software products supporting applications environments, engineering simulation environments, and embedded launch vehicle flight and ground system control environments. • Maintain engineering software infrastructure supporting real time systems, engineering labs, and all other assets used to support software product continuous integration and continuous delivery. • Conduct multidisciplinary research and development, collaborate with hardware and analysis engineers in the architecture, planning, design, development, and utilization of embedded and simulation software systems. • Apply the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the system development life cycle and ensures software quality control standards are met. • Perform technical planning, requirements management, system integration, verification and validation, cost, and risk analyses for software systems development and integration. • Develop software that simulates physical systems and simulates real-time operations. • Develop integrates and uses advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools. • Software Engineering subskills include Embedded Software, Simulation Modeling Software, Applications Software, Software Product Owner; Software Scrum Master, Software Development Operations; Software Systems Architect, and Software Systems Integrator, cloud engineering, CICD Developers, AI engineering. • Support one or more experienced engineers in performance of assignments, spend time shadowing actual operations, and have unique assignments that support larger projects as well as experience the day-to-day workings of engineering. Interns may perform and/or participate in additional activities/events which help them build a strong network within the ULA community and with fellow interns! Required Education • At minimum completed Sophomore year of college or university by the time of the summer internship assignment. • High School/GED Basic Qualifications • Must have a minimum college GPA of 2.90 on a 4.00 scale at the time of application; cumulative, no rounding. • NOTE: An unofficial transcript is required if you are invited for an interview. We recommend you upload it to your profile when you apply. • Must have a valid driver's license and motorized vehicle transportation if assigned an internship in Alabama; California; Florida; or Pueblo, Colorado. For Denver, Colorado and Washington, DC, motorized transportation is recommended. Role Specific Qualifications • At minimum, actively pursuing a bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field from an accredited college or university. • Must have plans to be enrolled in classes during Fall Semester 2026. • Ability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks during the summer of 2026. • Experience working in one or more software languages: • C++ • C • JavaScript • Python • Shell • Perl • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint). • Effective presentation, written communication, and verbal communication skills. • Must be able to complete an internship at any of the below ULA's locations: • Denver, CO Summary Salary Range: CO: $22.80 - $32.40 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. About ULA 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 interns competitive pay and benefits including: • An opportunity to participate in designing, building, and launching of ULA's sports rockets • Flexible work environments • Numerous social and networking opportunities • For those who qualify, a living stipend may be available Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off. 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.

C++
C
JavaScript
Python
Shell
Perl
Microsoft Office Suite
Embedded Software
Simulation Modeling Software
CI/CD
Cloud Engineering
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Posted 4 months ago

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