Launch Engineer, Falcon Engineering
Core
Process Falcon 9 flight vehicles for rapid and reliable rocket re-use, integration, and launch.
Role type
Launch Engineer (Falcon Engineering)
Builds
Falcon 9 rockets and ground support equipment
Domain
Aerospace / Rocketry
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
mechanical systems design, electrical systems design, fluid systems design, hands-on assembly, integration, and testing, root cause analysis, procedure development, hazardous system operation, large assembly move coordination
Preferred skills
mechatronics, aerospace engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, test plan writing, composite structure design, data acquisition setup, flight hardware avionics experience
Technologies
launch vehicle integration tools, composite structure testing equipment, data acquisition systems, hazardous gas/fluid handling systems
Responsibilities
Develop and execute checkout and integration procedures for rockets and ground support equipment, lead hands-on assembly and testing of vehicle assemblies, resolve off-nominal test results, provide direction to field technicians, design tools and hardware for vehicle assembly, identify high-risk processes and implement improvements, lead root cause and corrective action investigations, manage work orders and non-conformances
Seniority
Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC