Launch Engineer, Ground Support Equipment (Falcon)
Core
Design, build, and activate fluid and mechanical ground support equipment for SpaceX Falcon 9 vehicle processing, integration, and launch operations.
Role type
Launch Engineer, Ground Support Equipment (Falcon)
Builds
Structural tooling, fixtures, fluid systems, and transport equipment for launch site vehicle processing and umbilical refurbishment.
Domain
Aerospace / Ground Support Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
FEA analysis, CAD design, fluid system design, ASME code compliance, mechanical troubleshooting, hardware fabrication, Python/MATLAB programming
Preferred skills
NX/Teamcenter proficiency, commercial FEA software (ANSYS, ABAQUS, NASTRAN), complex pressure vessel design, welding experience, robotics experience
Technologies
NX, Teamcenter, ANSYS, ABAQUS, NASTRAN, CFD, Python, MATLAB, Excel
Responsibilities
Design and build equipment for vehicle processing and launch support; lead design reviews and activation testing; perform hands-on field monitoring and testing; collaborate on critical mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic operations; support 99%+ uptime for flight hardware integration.
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC