Senior Mechanical Engineer (Launch Operations)
Core
Design, analyze, verify, and document mechanical aspects of Launch Site Ground Systems and Ground Support Equipment (GSE) including launch fluid towers and test stands.
Role type
Senior Mechanical Engineer (Launch Operations)
Builds
Mechanical ground support equipment, launch infrastructure, and test stands for small satellite launch vehicles.
Domain
Aerospace / Space Launch Operations
Required skills
Mechanical design and analysis, CAD, FEA/Multiphysics simulation, hardware fabrication and assembly, GD&T, O&M documentation, test & commissioning procedures, fault finding and rectification.
Preferred skills
Structural analysis and failure modes, analytical programming (Python, Matlab), multi-disciplinary systems, structural testing, Systems Engineering processes.
Technologies
CAD, FEA, Multiphysics simulation packages, Python, Matlab, Excel.
Responsibilities
Design and analyze launch fluid towers and test stands; create drawings and calculations for GSE; lead end-to-end product delivery timelines; develop test and commissioning procedures; coordinate fabrication and integration; support launch operations; operate and maintain ground support structures.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC