Senior Ground Systems Engineer - Mechanical
Core
Design, build, test, and commission critical mechanical ground systems (transporters, erectors, launchers, fluid systems) for Electron and Neutron launch vehicles to support space missions.
Role type
Senior IC mechanical systems engineer (ground support)
Builds
Launch vehicle transporters, erectors, launchers, spacecraft handling equipment, ground support tooling, and fluid/cryogenic systems
Domain
Aerospace / Space launch systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Mechanical engineering design, structural analysis, fluid system design, CAD modeling, BOM management, test plan development, project leadership
Preferred skills
Launch pad systems experience, structural design expertise, fluid system sizing, industrial machinery knowledge, ASME/ASTM/NASA standards familiarity
Technologies
SolidWorks, NX, EPDM, Teamcenter
Responsibilities
Design launch vehicle transporters and ground support tooling; Develop cryogenic fluid systems; Perform structural analysis for high-vibration environments; Lead facility and system build projects; Support pad technicians during commissioning and troubleshooting; Analyze post-flight data for improvements
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship