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# Systems Test Engineer 2

- **Company:** United Launch Alliance
- **Location:** Centennial, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $81,695.0 - $136,159.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, System Testing, Test Execution Engine, Software Verification, System-level Testing, Integration Tests
- **Published:** October 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88522958/1

## About the Role

Minimum of 2 years of related work experience, * Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field is required from an accredited college or university.

 * Approx. 30%-40%Travel Required, more during test campaigns you are leading.
 * 2+ years of related Engineering experience.
 * Understanding of Systems Engineering principles, requirements verification, and validation methods.
 * Understanding of test design, requirements, and operations.
 * Experience leading cross-functional teams, trade study management, and risk management.
 * Good communicator, extremely organized, able to develop and track schedules., * Experience and background with previous development programs to design / build a new product from scratch or enhance an existing product is preferred.
 * Experience with system level design reviews or major gate reviews (e.g. SRR, PDR, CDR, etc.) and presenting to a diverse customer audience.
 * Experience with integrated system level testing Structural, Dynamic, Environmental, Propulsion).
 * Experience with instrumentation, sensors, and Data Acquisition systems.
 * Familiarity with the Test-Like-You-Fly philosophy.
 * Knowledge of Aerospace/Defense systems.

## Description

This position will support the ULA Enterprise through being a System Test Project Manager, driving test execution of launch vehicle systems. This candidate will report to the Airborne Systems and Development Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test leader. Responsibilities include:

 * Cross-functional technical project management and integration for test requirement development, test scope, management of schedules, test article builds, instrumentation, logistics, test planning, and test house selection to execute the test.
 * Compliance with ULA processes governing test planning and execution, author and review test report summaries, test requirement documents, and SOWs and facilitate the release process of these documents.
 * Driving the development and technical convergence of test requirements, lead test integration efforts, establish test methods, and operational process development.
 * System Test trade study development and management to include outbriefing leadership on test trade outcomes.
 * Risk, issue, and opportunity management as it relates to the applicable test campaign.
 * Requirements verification activities, customer relationship communication, proposal support, and Gate Review preparation and execution.
 * Working with the cross-functional test team to generate and lead Test Readiness Reviews (TRR).
 * Being able to lead through influence to work with the broader organization.
 * Driving continuous improvement in test processes and automation.
 * Ensuring all testing complies with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.