Vehicle Test and Launch Engineer II/Senior
Core
Testing, launch, and mission operations for Electron and Neutron launch vehicles, including mechanical system integration, static testing, and hot fire testing.
Role type
Senior IC vehicle test and launch engineer
Builds
Electron and Neutron launch vehicles
Domain
Aerospace / Propulsion
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical systems design, propulsion systems operations, static testing, integrated stage hot fire testing, real-time troubleshooting, operations procedure authoring, CONOPS development, HMI design, team mentorship
Preferred skills
launch vehicle integration, spacecraft mission operations, thermal/fluid systems design, cryogenic/pressurized/hazardous systems handling
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Develop, integrate, and test mechanical systems for launch vehicles; Oversee configuration and checkout of launch vehicle systems; Lead and manage testing projects including static and hot fire tests; Mentor and train operators on mechanical and propulsion systems; Develop Concept of Operations and Human-Machine Interfaces; Perform real-time troubleshooting to resolve test/operations issues; Author, review, and carry out operations procedures
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC