Mechanical Launch Integration Engineer, Space

Highlights

• Own spacecraft launch integration from kick-off through on-orbit separation.
• Lead launch site operations including encapsulation and day-of-launch activities.
• Serve as primary technical interface to the launch vehicle provider.

Ideal candidate

A hands-on mechanical/aerospace engineer who thrives owning complex launch campaigns end-to-end and stays calm under launch-day pressure. You care about mission reliability for U.S. and allied forces and simplifying processes across programs.

Requirements

• BS or higher degree in engineering or a hard science, ideally in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
• Experience conducting launch integration operations with an emphasis on simplicity, safety, and reliability
• Experience interfacing with launch vehicle providers and spacecraft development teams, including ICDs, mass properties, coupled loads, environments, and separation systems
• Ability to quickly understand and navigate detailed requirements
• Highly motivated and capable of solving complex technical problems with little oversight
• Clear communication and organizational skills including documentation and training material
• Excellent attention to detail
• Willing to establish scope and requirements for ill-defined problems
• Desire to work on critical spacecraft systems in support of the U.S. government and her allies