Launch Engineer - Vehicle Controller
Core
Develop launch day concept of operations, automation systems, and software to ensure seamless transition from ground operations through launch and flight for the Nova reusable launch vehicle.
Role type
Launch Engineer - Vehicle Controller
Builds
Nova reusable launch vehicle
Domain
Aerospace / Space Transportation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
software engineering, aerospace propulsion systems, vehicle automation, telemetry analysis, operational command and control, high pressure fluid systems, cryogenic systems, mechanical/electrical systems, avionics systems
Preferred skills
reusable launch systems expertise, mission control software, systems integration, launch commit criteria development
Technologies
telemetry systems, cryogenic systems, high pressure fluid systems
Responsibilities
Develop and refine automation and software to support test and mission operations; Operate and build systems to monitor telemetry and assess real-time launch commit criteria; Collaborate with Mission Operations Engineering on launch sequence adjustments and anomaly resolution; Aggregate engineering inputs to inform critical decision-making; Drive continuous improvement of launch day CONOPS.
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior level (5+ years required, 10+ preferred)