Launch Operations Engineer (Starship)
Core
Launch Operations Engineer responsible for on-console flight control, test integration, and data analysis for Starship rocket launches at Starbase, TX.
Role type
Senior IC launch operations engineer
Builds
Starship rocket launch systems and test hardware
Domain
Aerospace engineering / Rocketry
Required skills
mechanical engineering, complex system control, root cause analysis, technical procedure writing, hazardous system handling, data review tools (Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW), system integration
Preferred skills
low-margin system experience, ambiguous requirement navigation, autonomous motivation, high-risk procedure optimization, complex instrumentation familiarity
Technologies
Python, R, MATLAB, NI LabVIEW
Responsibilities
Serve as on-console flight controller during launch events, test integrated rocket hardware, provide engineering support for test/launch operations, write and review control logic/automation, perform real-time and post-op data review, optimize test and launch processes, identify and resolve system hazards
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC