Launch Engineer - Vehicle Integration

Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Launch Engineer•Vehicle Integration Qualifications Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or similar field. 5+ years of experience in a related role working on launch vehicle processing and/or critical ground support equipment hardware processing in an aerospace or similar high-performance application (oil & gas, heavy equipment, energy systems, etc.) Practical and theoretical knowledge of mechanical design and kinematics. Proficient with 3D CAD software (Siemens NX preferred) Proficient creating and implementing procedures Knowledge of the working principles of common mechanism components such as piston actuators, plain and rolling-element bearings, linkage mechanisms, hydraulic pumps, and electric motors Practical and theoretical knowledge of fluids design as related to physical vehicle hardware and infrastructure. Written and verbal communication skills Position is in Cape Canaveral, FL Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or similar field 10+ years of experience in a related role engineering, building, and operating launch vehicle and/or ground support equipment in aerospace or similar high-performance application (oil & gas, heavy equipment, energy systems, etc.) Experience designing launch vehicle piping layouts, controls and sizing hardware. Familiarity with

AFSPCMAN 91-710

range requirements as well as DoD explosive siting for launch vehicle programs Experience working with 45 th SW, 30 th SW, and/or NASA and other government agencies Responsibilities Develop and maintain interface requirements and performance requirements for ground support equipment in coordination with the launch vehicle development team. Develop, build, test, operate, and maintain ground support equipment including hardware required to integrate, handle, and transport flight vehicles on and within a launch complex. Develop, maintain, and execute procedures for flight hardware including launch vehicle checkouts, integration, and processing. Develop, build, operate, and maintain supporting launch facilities including integration facilities and payload processing facilities. Develop, maintain, and execute procedures for commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and fluid system operations for ground support equipment and launch facilities. Develop and track work orders for launch vehicle integration procedures. Provide overall project and people management required to communicate schedule, budget, and overall status with the team. Coordinate with multiple departments and disciplines, including headquarters and test, inclusive of software and hardware, to ensure the launch complex is ready to receive, process, and integrate flight hardware. Provide engineering oversight for integration activities, including working "hands on hardware" with engineers and technicians Support launch operations as necessary on day of launch. Up to and including "on-console" support. Continuously improve flight hardware processing with a long-term goal of daily launches. Benefits Equity•We know that our employees are the reason we succeed. To give everyone a stake in our future, we are pleased to offer equity in the form of stock options to all regular, full-time employees. Comprehensive benefits program including subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance Company-paid life and disability insurance 401(k) plan with employer match 4 weeks' Paid Time Off Holidays•10 days (including an end-of-year closure) Paid Family/Parental Leave On-site gym or monthly wellness stipend (depending on location) Compensation Level 3

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$129,150•$193,620 Level 4

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$151,305•$252,105 Level 5

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$176,505•$327,810 Equal Opportunity The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including with respect to disability and veteran status. It is committed to compliance with all equal opportunity laws, including the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) and Title VII. It does not discriminate on the basis of nationality, race, citizenship, immigration status, or any other protected class when it comes to employment practices, including hiring.