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Lead, Test & Launch Operations Engineer – Avionics

Launch Complex 3Full-time$107k–$147k2026-11-04 → 2026-11-10
Based in United States

Core

Lead and manage avionics hardware, software, and ground station systems for Electron and Neutron launch vehicle test campaigns, rehearsals, and launch operations.

Role type

Senior operational leader (Lead Test & Launch Operations Engineer)

Builds

Avionics systems, flight software, and ground networks for medium-lift launch vehicles

Domain

Aerospace / Avionics / Launch Operations

Required skills

Avionics systems, Flight software, Ground station operations, RF systems, Telemetry systems, Avionics networking, Human-Machine Interface (HMI) design, Operational procedures development, Root-cause analysis, Team leadership

Preferred skills

Mission Control experience, Flight test experience, DO-178C knowledge, Data acquisition systems, Real-time embedded systems

Technologies

Avionics hardware, Flight software, Ground station systems, RF systems, Telemetry systems

Responsibilities

Lead a team of engineers for avionics hardware and software; Operate as console operator during test campaigns and launches; Develop and maintain Concept of Operations (CONOPS); Create and improve test plans and operational procedures; Design HMIs for monitoring and control; Conduct operational readiness reviews and mission rehearsals; Perform real-time troubleshooting and data analysis; Lead root-cause analysis for anomalies.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership