Vehicle Test and Launch Engineer II
Core
Develop, integrate, and test mechanical systems for Electron and Neutron launch vehicles; oversee configuration, checkout, and real-time troubleshooting of launch vehicle systems.
Role type
Senior IC vehicle test and launch engineer
Builds
Electron and Neutron launch vehicles
Domain
Aerospace / Launch vehicles
Required skills
mechanical systems design, propulsion systems, static testing, integrated stage hot fire testing, Concept of Operations (CONOPS) development, Human-Machine Interface (HMI) design, operations procedures authoring, real-time troubleshooting, mentorship and training
Preferred skills
launch vehicle integration, spacecraft operations, integrated stage thermal/fluid systems, cryogenic/pressurized/hazardous systems, real-time hazardous operations
Technologies
mechanical systems, propulsion systems, thermal/fluid systems, cryogenic systems
Responsibilities
Develop, integrate, and test mechanical systems relating to launch vehicles; Oversee the configuration and checkout of launch vehicle systems; Lead and manage testing projects for launch vehicle systems; Mentor and train other operators on launch vehicle mechanical and propulsion systems; Develop Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs); Perform real-time troubleshooting to resolve test/operations issues
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC