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Aerospace Technician - Quality Inspector

United Launch Alliance
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Florida, Cape Canaveral
Itl Warehouse Building 70510 (Show on map)
Apr 22, 2025
Requisition ID: 969 Location:ULA - Cape Canaveral Relocation:No 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 As an Aerospace Technician - Quality Inspector, you will be performing qualityinspection tasksassociated with checkout and test ofground, airborneand facilitysystems andequipment duringpreparation forspacecraft androcket launchoperations forcompliance withengineering,quality, andcustomerspecifications andrequirements. Tasks include, but not limited to: Performinstallation, checkout,maintenancerepair, refurbish,fabrication,modification,troubleshooting,and repair ofairborne,aerospace groundand facilitieselectrical,electronic,instrumentationand range safetyequipment and tocalibrate, test,repair, maintainand modify testinstruments andgauges utilized inthe test,operation andmaintenance ofproducts at thelaunch site. Work with spaceflight hardwareand/or ordnanceperformingreceipt, transport,storage, repair,maintenance,calibration,modification andinstallation. Assistengineering inthe evaluation oftests andcorrection ofmalfunctions;perform test andoperationalprocedures. Assistengineering inthe analysis oftests andcorrection ofmalfunctions;perform test andoperationalprocedures. Mayrequire thelayout,construction orfabrication,assembly, repairand alteration ofsheet metal,steel, aluminum,composite andfiberglass parts,assemblies andstructures and/orwelding of same,as required, insupport ofoperations. Performspecializedcalibration,maintenance,repair andmodification ofelectronic,physical, and/ormechanicalmeasurementinstrumentationand equipment. Performcheckout,maintenancerepair, refurbish,in-placecalibration,fabrication,modification,troubleshootingand final servicingof structural,mechanical andfluid systems ofspace vehicles,launch facility andaerospace groundequipment duringfield static firingor launchoperations. May be requiredto operate heavy dutytypevehicles,including specialpurposetransporters, tomove andtransport parts,materials,equipment, tools,components andassembledproducts betweenvarious locations,both on and off base. Must be able to travel, 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 Propulsion Hydraulics Pneumatics Avionics Spacecraft payload processing Ability to obtain and maintain an active DoD Secret Security Clearance is required. US citizenship is required. Basic computer experience to include Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. Ability to travel to other ULA facilities outside the state of Florida including coast to coast travel (25%). 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. Job duties require traveling between locations on the military base throughout the course of the day. Preferred Qualifications Relevant Associates or 2-year Technical Degree Heavy structures and/or airframe experience FAA A&P License, FCC Certified General Radiotelephone Operator License, or equivalent work experience Experience working in clean rooms and on clean systems Understanding of Lean Six Sigma principles and application White Sands COPV damage detection training Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) knowledge and experience An active DoD Secret Security Clearance is preferred. US citizenship is required. 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.