Instrumentation & Controls Engineer 3

United Launch Alliance
Any Location, CO
Category Engineering
Job Description
Role Overview

The Instrumentation & Control Systems Engineer 3 will support the design, development, implementation, and sustainment of mission-critical control systems and associated instrumentation for ULA's Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) that fuels, monitors, and launches the Vulcan Centaur launch vehicle.

What You Will Do

Develop, review, and maintain instrumentation and control (I&C) system architectures and engineering, integrate modernized I&C systems into legacy ULA I&C systems, specify, select, and integrate field instrumentation & control devices, and support design and development of PLC, DCS, SCADA-based, or other control solutions.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role requires an innovative mindset, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and experience in designing and implementing industrial control schemes, selecting and integrating industrial instrumentation, and implementing redundancy and resiliency strategies.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, or related technical field
  • Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in instrumentation & control engineering within critical, mission-essential, or high-reliability environments
  • Direct experience designing and implementing industrial control schemes (PLC, DCS, SCADA) and interfacing using common communication protocols
  • Hands-on experience selecting and integrating industrial instrumentation (sensors, transmitters, analyzers, valves, actuators)
  • Experience implementing redundancy and resiliency strategies, such as redundant controllers, failover schemes, and diverse instrumentation paths
  • Familiarity with industry standards (ISA, IEEE, NFPA, etc.) relevant to instrumentation and control design
  • Experience with electrical drafting tools (AutoCAD, Zuken, Capital, or equivalent)
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams

Benefits

  • 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
  • Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees
  • Generous paid time off
  • Flexible work environments
  • 9/80 schedule (every other Friday off)
]]>