Launch Engineer - Vehicle Integration
Core
Developing, commissioning, and operating a new launch pad from scratch for a fully reusable launch vehicle, including ground support equipment and facilities.
Role type
Senior IC launch integration engineer (ground systems)
Builds
Ground support equipment, launch facilities, and integration procedures for reusable launch vehicles
Domain
Aerospace / Space Transportation / Launch Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical design, kinematics, 3D CAD (Siemens NX), procedure development, fluid systems design, hardware integration, project management
Preferred skills
launch vehicle piping layout design, DoD explosive siting knowledge, government agency collaboration (NASA/DoD), Master's degree in engineering
Technologies
Siemens NX, hydraulic pumps, electric motors, piston actuators
Responsibilities
Develop interface and performance requirements for ground support equipment; build, test, and maintain hardware for vehicle integration; execute procedures for launch vehicle checkouts and processing; manage launch facilities and fluid system operations; provide engineering oversight and hands-on hardware work; support day-of-launch operations
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC