Maintenance Reliability Engineer 3

Maintenance Reliability Engineer 3Date: Sep 1, 2026

Location: Decatur, AL, US, 35601

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Company: United Launch Alliance

Requisition ID: 2065

Location: ULA - Decatur

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

As a Maintenance Reliability Engineer at ULA you will provide engineering support and leadership to the Decatur

Facility and Maintenance organization to improve equipment reliability, efficiency, and availability. The role focuses on preventing failures, optimizing equipment life cycles, minimizing downtime, and reducing maintenance costs through data-driven analysis and proactive maintenance strategies.

Key Responsibilities

Support equipment reliability and maintenance improvement initiatives.

Analyze equipment performance and maintenance data to identify failure trends and opportunities for improvement.

Develop and implement proactive and predictive maintenance strategies.

Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for equipment failures.

Partner with Maintenance, Operations, and Engineering teams to improve equipment performance and reliability.

Identify opportunities to reduce downtime, maintenance costs, and equipment-related impacts.

Support equipment life-cycle optimization and continuous improvement efforts.

Required Education

Bachelor

Required Years of Experience

Minimum of 6 years of related work experience

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or relevant field

6 years experience in a reliability engineering support role

CMRP Certification - Certified Maintenance & Reliability Professional

Good communication and presentation skills

Self-starter with strong multi-tasking skills

Highly proficient in MS Office Applications

Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), predictive and preventative maintenance

Experience with data analysis and statistical modeling

Familiarity with production equipment design process and systems

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working in a Manufacturing Reliability Group

Aerospace Manufacturing Experience

Strong foundation in statistics, data analysis, and predictive technologies (such as vibration analysis and infrared diagnostics)

Experience with EAM 7I

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.

Nearest Major Market: Decatur