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Embedded Flight Software Engineer 2 (Centennial, CO, US, 80112) @ United Launch Alliance

Centennial, CO, US, 80112OnsiteFull-timePosted 1 days ago

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<p><b>Requisition ID: </b>1792</p> <p><b>Standard Weekly Hours: </b>40.00<b> </b></p> <p><b>Location: </b>ULA - Denver<b> </b></p> <p><b>Relocation: </b>Yes- Relocation may be available<b> </b></p> <p><b>Travel Requirements: </b>None/Infrequent<b> </b></p> <p> </p> <p><b>At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.</b></p> <p> </p> <p>Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world&apos;s most experienced and reliable space launch company! Successfully launching more than 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn&apos;t happen by accident. It&apos;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&apos;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!</p> <div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="font-size:14.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="font-size:1.0em;margin:0.0px"><u><b>Job Overview &amp; Responsibilities</b></u></H2> </div><div><p> </p> <p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">At ULA, an <strong>Embedded Flight </strong><strong>Software Engineer 1 </strong>will act as a hands-on developer to deliver operational and enabling capabilities designed to meet real-time requirements for an embedded flight control system.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><strong>As Embedded Flight Software Engineer you will</strong>:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Be 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.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Develop across the full software lifecycle by refining requirements, designing subsystems, implementing code modules, and building integration, component, and unit tests to verify the software.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">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.</span></li> </ul></p> <p> </p> <p><u><b>Required Education</b></u></p> <p>Bachelor</p> <p> </p> <p><u><b>Required Years of Experience</b></u></p> <p>Minimum of 2 years of related work experience</p> <p> </p> <p><u><b>Basic Qualifications</b></u></p> <p><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">A Bachelor&apos;s Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) or relevant degree from an accredited college or university</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Experience with C/C++ programming with exposure to embedded programming and/or robotics</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Experience with Object Oriented Design</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Experience with Linux</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Embraces lean‑agile development and shared design philosophy</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Understanding of Software Configuration Management practices and tools such as git</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Embraces using AI-Assisted tooling in all aspects of development</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Experience with Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)</span></li> </ul></p> <p> </p> <p><u><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></u></p> <p><ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Experience with Python, Perl, Javascript and other scripting languages</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Experience with one or more of the following modern software development practices:</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">- Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">- Agile Methodologies- Test Driven Development (TDD)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Familiarity with an embedded (aerospace, raspberry pi, Arduino, robotics) application</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Hardware/Microprocessor/Software Integration</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Excellent written and verbal communication skills</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Familiarity with various communication protocols (Ethernet, RS-422, MIL-STD-1553)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Familiarity with UML</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Familiarity with cloud technology (e.g. AWS)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Familiarity with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Experience with rocketry</span></li> </ul></p></div></div></div><p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><u><b>Summary Salary Range (for ULA - Denver</b> <b>only):</b></u> $92,783.00 - $154,638.00 </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><em>Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a candidate&apos;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. </em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><u><b>What makes ULA different?</b></u></span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px">We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:</span></p> <ul> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px">401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px">Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px">Generous paid time off</span></li> <li><span style="font-size:14.0px">Flexible work environments</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px">Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><em>Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.</em></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><u><b>Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR).</b></u><em> </em>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).</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><u><b>ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</b></u><em> </em>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><u><b>ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program. </b></u>Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (<a href="https://www.ulalaunch.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/e-verify_poster_v08-08_standard_english.pdf">English</a> / <a href="https://www.ulalaunch.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/everifyposterspanish1.pdf">Spanish</a>) and Right to Work Poster (<a href="https://www.ulalaunch.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/oscrighttoworkposter-english.pdf">English</a> / <a href="https://www.ulalaunch.com/docs/default-source/default-document-library/righttoworkspanishposter.pdf">Spanish</a>).</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size:14.0px"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><u><b>Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act</b></u> 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</span></span></p>

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