Simulation Software Engineering Manager 5 United Launch Alliance $147,813.00

•$274,510.00 paid time off, 401(k) United States, Colorado, Centennial 9501 East Panorama Circle (Show on map) Oct 12, 2026

Requisition ID:

2254

Standard Weekly Hours:

40.00

Location:

ULA

•

Denver Relocation:

Yes

•Relocation may be available

Travel Requirements:

None/Infrequent 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 At ULA, as a Simulation Software Engineering Manager 5, you will lead a talented, high-performing team of engineers that architect, design, develop, and test simulation software solutions for launch vehicle systems. You will coordinate project schedules, monitor development tasks, and provide & analyze metrics to evaluate process execution and reliability. Operating in an agile environment, you will engage with Product Owners, Technology Architects, Quality Assurance, Automation team members, and External Customers on cross-functional activities. As a member of the Software Engineering leadership team, you will help set the direction of the organization, and provide process ownership and technical leadership. You will participate in strategic activities such as proposal efforts, future planning, and developing software roadmaps. You are skilled at building strong teams and developing people. You have a passion for leading and driving change. You are motivated by improving systems & processes and seeing reliability processes and seeing reliability & user productivity increase. You naturally break down organizational silos and build partnerships. You provide leadership and clarity to create a shared vision and roadmaps to evolve the capabilities of software simulation systems. The Simulation Software Engineering Manager 5reports to the All Digital Simulation Senior Manager. They will oversee and direct non-recurring and recurring development activities for integrated vehicle simulation products supporting ULA's launch vehicle programs.

•

Key Focus Areas:

•Integration and compatibility of simulation products with Flight Software and Ground Software systems

Simulation/test environments that provide virtual environments for trajectory optimization, analysis, training, and verification

Simulation infrastructure and support tools

Model development, validation, verification, and accreditation (VV&A)

Co-development activities with external customers/partners on simulation frameworks

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Direct responsibility for program execution, cost & schedule, including earned value
• Coordinate with other functional disciplines to resolve technical and programmatic risks, issues, and challenges
• Build partnerships with customers, suppliers, consultants, partners, and internal/external stakeholders
• Ensure software development that is compliant with processes, procedures & requirements
• Reinforce & mature Scaled Agile (SAFe) best practices, principles practices, principles & processes
• Participate in and guide agile ceremonies such as program increment planning, system demos, and design reviews
• Develop and maintain a team of engineers who establish requirements, develop and integrate simulation software and data products, and take them through testing and deployment
• Hiring, performance management, and career growth for team
• Along with other software leaders, shape the evolution of flight software, ground software, and integrated test environments capabilities & roadmaps
• Lead model porting, integration, and VV&A activities across multiple simulation frameworks

Manage simulation testbed configurations and hardware/software integration Required Education Bachelor Required Years of Experience Minimum of 8 years of related work experience Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field from an accredited college or university

Prior experience managing people or managing programs/projects

Proven ability to lead across organizational boundaries and as part of cross-functional teams

Experience with task planning/budgeting and project/program management

Interpersonal skills (collaboration, motivation, coaching and conflict resolution)

Excellent communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills

Experience and ability to drive strong team culture

Ability to grow and motivate employees

Self-starter with effective decision-making ability and can work with minimal direction Preferred Qualifications Advanced degrees

Combination of software/computer science and other engineering degrees (mechanical, electrical, aerospace)

Previous leadership experience in simulation or modeling & simulation domains

Lean-Agile (SAFe, Scrum and XP) program/project management experience

Earned value management (in an Agile setting)

Proposal development experience

Experience working with government agencies (NASA, DoD) and IV&V contractor community

Full software development lifecycle experience in real-time and faster than real-time simulation environments

Experience with modern software development practices & tools

Modeling and simulation domain experience (trajectory analysis, vehicle dynamics, avionics simulation, hardware-in-the-loop)

Hardware & software integration and test experience

Software architecture experience

Flight or ground software development experience

Software test environment development experience

Experience with simulation frameworks

Experience with emulation technologies and virtual testbed development

Cybersecurity for software or test environments experience

Strong understanding of cybersecurity policies, practices, and procedures

C++, Python, Linux experience

Experience with development and execution in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)

Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) and embedded systems

Knowledge of avionics systems, flight computers, and bus protocols (1553, RS-422)

Experience with VV&A processes and methodologies

Experience with co-development and integration with external partners Summary Salary Range (forULA

•Denveronly): $147,813.00

•$274,510.00 Please note that the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon a candidate'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. 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. 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. 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 Notify me of jobs like this