Job Overview & Responsibilities
As an Aerospace Technician - Quality Inspector, you will perform quality inspection tasks associated with the checkout and test of ground, airborne and facility systems and equipment during preparation for spacecraft and rocket launch operations for compliance with engineering, quality, and customer specifications and requirements.
- Perform installation, checkout, maintenance repair, refurbish, fabrication, modification, troubleshooting, and repair of airborne, aerospace ground and facilities electrical, electronic, instrumentation and range safety equipment and to calibrate, test, repair, maintain and modify test instruments and gauges utilized in the test, operation and maintenance of products at the launch site.
- Work with space flight hardware and / or ordnance performing receipt, transport, storage, repair, maintenance, calibration, modification and installation.
- Assist engineering in the evaluation of tests and correction of malfunctions; perform test and operational procedures.
- Assist engineering in the analysis of tests and correction of malfunctions; perform test and operational procedures. May require the layout, construction or fabrication, assembly, repair and alteration of sheet metal, steel, aluminum, composite and fiberglass parts, assemblies and structures and / or welding of same, as required, in support of operations.
- Perform specialized calibration, maintenance, repair and modification of electronic, physical, and / or mechanical measurement instrumentation and equipment.
- Perform checkout, maintenance repair, refurbish, in-place calibration, fabrication, modification, troubleshooting and final servicing of structural, mechanical and fluid systems of space vehicles, launch facility and aerospace ground equipment during field static firing or launch operations.
- Must be able to work overtime, and support all shifts as required.
Required Education
High School / GED
Required Years of Experience
Minimum of 4 years of related work experience
Basic Qualifications
Minimum of 4 years of related work experience that includes one or more of the following :Aerospace and / or aviation quality inspection
PropulsionHydraulicsPneumaticsAvionicsSpacecraft payload processingHave an understanding of precision measuring instruments (calipers, scales, gages, levels, etc.) and an understanding of the use of complicated engineering drawings (blueprints).Basic computer experience to include Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.Capable of lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50lbs on a frequent basis.Capable of climbing and working at heights.Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and personal transportation to drive between work locations on a military base where public transportation is not available.Must be willing / able to obtain additional certs as needed to provide inspection support across the factory.Preferred Qualifications
Heavy structures and / or airframe experienceExperience working in clean rooms and on clean systemsUnderstanding of Lean Six Sigma principles and applicationWhite Sands COPV damage detection trainingNon-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) knowledge and experienceWhat 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.
Benefits
401(k) match plus an additional employer contributionDiscretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employeesGenerous paid time offFlexible work environmentsAdditionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9 / 80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.
Security Clearance / 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
E-Verify and Other
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.
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