Launch Engineer - Ground Operations
Core
Developing, commissioning, and operating new launch systems from scratch for a fully reusable launch vehicle at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
Role type
Senior IC launch operations engineer (ground systems)
Builds
Nova reusable launch vehicle ground systems and launch automation
Domain
Aerospace / Space Transportation / Launch Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
thermodynamics, fluids, software, electrical, structures, real-time troubleshooting, launch automation logic, EHS policy enforcement, data acquisition, control systems, sensing elements
Preferred skills
hazardous operations (high pressure gas, cryogenic, explosive ordnance), hazardous analyses, integration of software/electrical/mechanical/fluid systems, Python programming, government agency experience (AFSPCMAN, NASA, DoD)
Technologies
Python, data acquisition systems, sensing elements (pressure, temperature, accelerometers, load cells, infrared, optical, strain gauges, flow meters), FLIR cameras, hazardous gas detectors, sound meters
Responsibilities
On-console control of launch ground systems, own launch readiness and day-of launch console operations, serve as main point of contact for anomaly investigations, develop and execute procedures and control logic, perform real-time and post-operation data reviews, coordinate with vehicle software team to architect launch automation, develop and maintain supporting launch facilities, ensure operations follow industry best practices and EHS policies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC